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Our vision is a city where life is better for children, young people and our communities.

Belfast YMCA is a local charity working with children and young people through programmes and activities.

10/06/2026

Statement regarding recent events, June 2026.

05/06/2026

Want to help us make 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 or 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 camps and activities at the Glade Forest School available to families like yours?

YOU can make it happen, and it'll probably never be this easy to make this difference again. Just a few button clicks and shared thoughts, 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

➡️ AIB COMMUNITY FUND: AIB are offering £15,000 to nominated charities. Follow the short instructions at our link and in well under a minute you can nominate Belfast YMCA. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲. 🔗 belfastymca.org/aib

➡️ SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES: If you or your family has ever attended the Glade, please share your honest feedback in our short anonymous survey. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🔗 belfastymca.org/glade-survey

Two minutes, just a few clicks, and real impact that can actually benefit your family and hundreds like it across the city.

Thank you!

03/06/2026

Helping the next generation of community leaders find their path 🛣️

This September, we're welcoming another 2 amazing applicants onto our Connected Youth Apprenticeship - a 10 month paid programme to raise up the community leaders Belfast will need tomorrow.

Our apprentices support Belfast YMCA's work across schools, at our Wednesday Youth Club, in peacebuilding programmes, and in after-school and summer projects - touching the lives of 1000 young people in a year.

They'll also serve with CFC South's youth ministry, with space to enrich their own faith through coaching, mentoring and discipleship.

What we're offering:
🔴 Paid hours - 20 hrs/week at £12.74/hr, September 2026 to June 2027
🔴 Accredited qualifications including Level 2 Youth Work, Safeguarding, and First Aid
🔴 1-1 coaching, and connections with youth ministry experts across the city
🔴 Hands-on experience in schools, club, community and church settings
🔴 A team genuinely committed to seeing you flourish

Applications are open now to two energetic candidates ready for the adventure - but the window is VERY SHORT!

⏰ Deadline: Monday 29th June, 11:00 am

Info pack and application link at belfastymca.org/connected-youth.

Questions? Email Aoibhín at [email protected]

02/06/2026

Every kid in Belfast deserves a summer outdoors 🍃

Our new supported access programme for kids ages 5-11, SUMMER EXPLORERS, is running from 1 to 16 July, 10am to 2:30pm.

This is open to families in areas of our city with high levels of deprivation, with little access to green space, facing financial challenges, or dealing with other complex circumstances at home.

Forest School is one of the richest experiences a child can have over a summer. It's also one of the hardest to run affordably. Highly specialised staff, small group ratios, kit, all add up. Thanks to , all ten sessions are subsidised to £36. Belfast YMCA will also cover full bursaries from our own resources for some families who couldn't participate otherwise.

Go to belfastymca.org/summer-explorers to register. Note, you'll have to complete a questionnaire to confirm eligibility.

And register fast! Bookings close when we reach 16 eligible applicants, and we expect to get there soon!

28/05/2026

🐝 POLLINATOR PROTECTORS AT THE GLADE IS FULLY BOOKED!

We're thrilled to say tickets were FLYING for our free family activity at the Glade on Saturday 13th June, organised as part of the Belfast Learning Festival.

Missed out this time? Don't worry, there's plenty more to come at the Glade! Join our mailing list to never miss out on events like this in the future:

👉 belfastymca.org/glade, or click the Glade link in our bio!

27/05/2026

This Monday we brought together staff across our teams and sites - from youth work, childcare, leadership and administration - for a chance to connect with each other, our plans, and our mission.
There's so much going on here at Belfast YMCA right now. As we expand our services and look towards a transformation of our site and services, we wanted the whole team to feel part of these plans, rather than just informed about them.
As a non-profit, we think our work depends on treating everyone connected to it as a stakeholder - our staff, the people who use our services, and the wider community. A day like this is an important way of keeping that in mind.
We loved getting to share the day, and we're looking forward to sharing more as our plans take shape!

20/05/2026

As we wrap up our E2T cohort 3 with Trinity Belfast we all got together for one final trip to commemorate the groups journey this year (and of course a wee certificate) 🎓

From our programme to kick off the year, to our ongoing OCN as part of our pillar as well as our time together in our drop ins and more!!! The group has grown together and had unforgettable experiences.

Can’t wait to see what they get up to next!!

20/05/2026

💰 £𝟭𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗠𝗖𝗔!

AIB's Community Fund awards grants to the most-nominated charities across Northern Ireland and Great Britain. This year, we'd like your support in making it!

Nominating is free, and takes just 60 seconds of your time. The more nominations we receive, the better our chances of being shortlisted, so every single one counts.

Link in our bio, or go straight to belfastymca.org/aib.

19/05/2026

FREE family activities at the Glade!

Join us at The Glade Forest School this Saturday 13th June, 10:00–11:45am for a morning of outdoor discovery as part of the 2026 Belfast Learning Festival!

From pollinator safaris and nature crafts to shelter building and woodland walks, our Forest School leaders will guide you through a hands-on exploration of the incredible wildlife on our doorstep.

🔍 Spot bees, butterflies and seasonal insects
🌸 Create nature jewellery or build a bug home
🏕️ Work together to build a woodland shelter
💬 Share discoveries in our reflection circle

This event is free and perfect for families with children aged 5–11, but welcoming absolutely everyone. No experience or equipment needed, just wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle!

📍 The Glade Forest School, Belfast YMCA, Stranmillis, Belfast BT9 5EH
👉 Places are limited! Book yours through the link in our bio or at belfastymca.org/pollinator-protectors

Hope to see you there!

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56-58 Knightsbridge Park
Belfast
BT95EH

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Monday	7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6pm
Friday	7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

02890684660

Website

http://www.belfastymca.org/

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