YMCA England & Wales

YMCA England & Wales Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become 🌟

It's Black History Month. 🖤❤️💛💚This month, we’re celebrating black voices, stories, culture and contributions — past, pr...
05/10/2026

It's Black History Month. 🖤❤️💛💚

This month, we’re celebrating black voices, stories, culture and contributions — past, present and future.

At YMCA, we’re committed to creating spaces where every young person can belong, contribute and thrive.

A positive step for young people in supported housing. 🏠💙Today, new Housing Benefit rules come into force, meaning young...
05/10/2026

A positive step for young people in supported housing. 🏠💙

Today, new Housing Benefit rules come into force, meaning young people can keep more of what they earn when they start work or increase their hours.

We welcome this change. It could give more young people the confidence to take up work, earn more and build their independence. 🙌

But there’s still more to do.

Young people should be better off when they work more — and have a clear pathway towards independent living.

Read YMCA England and Wales’ full statement below. 👇

04/10/2026

Different finalists. One word that kept coming up: community. 💜

We asked our Youth Matters Awards finalists what YMCA means to them, and their answers say it all.

Friendships, support and a place to belong, there’s so much behind that one word.

With the awards just over a month away, we can’t wait to celebrate these brilliant finalists! 🏆✨

What’s one word you’d use to describe YMCA?

30/09/2026

Three-quarters of young people with a physical or mental health condition or neurodivergence are not in employment, education or training (NEET).

But behind that statistic are real young people with real experiences.

YMCA's Working on It report found that young people living in supported housing are being held back by a lack of opportunities, discriminatory benefits rules and gaps in support.

Alex, 19, lives at YMCA Black Country Group.

She left college last year due to her mental health. Now, she wants to return to education — but believes more understanding and patience are needed to help her get there.

Young people shouldn’t be held back from reaching their potential.

Read the full Working on It report via the link in our bio.

💙 Meet the Judge: Peter McCorkell We're delighted to welcome Peter McCorkell, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP (Official), t...
28/09/2026

💙 Meet the Judge: Peter McCorkell

We're delighted to welcome Peter McCorkell, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP (Official), to this year's Youth Matters Awards judging panel.

Peter is passionate about recognising the dedication of YMCA staff, volunteers and young people whose achievements make such a positive difference in communities across England & Wales.

26/09/2026

Winston Churchill, The Bible and Spider-Man… 🕸️📖

You might not expect these three to have much in common, but they've all provided inspiration for some of our Youth Matters Awards finalists' favourite quotes!

From powerful words of wisdom to iconic lines from a superhero, we're celebrating the people and ideas that inspire this year's incredible finalists. 💙

🎟️ Tickets are still available for this year's Youth Matters Awards!

Get yours here: bit.ly/4iRnuX3

We can't wait to celebrate with you.

💙 Meet the Judge: Denise Hignett We're delighted to welcome Denise Hignett, Senior Impact Lending Manager at Charity Ban...
26/09/2026

💙 Meet the Judge: Denise Hignett

We're delighted to welcome Denise Hignett, Senior Impact Lending Manager at Charity Bank, to our Youth Matters Awards judging panel.

Denise believes that celebrating young people's achievements inspires others to take action and creates lasting social impact, and that's exactly what these awards are all about.

Someone who listens. Someone who believes in you. Someone who helps you take your next step.That’s the difference a yout...
25/09/2026

Someone who listens. Someone who believes in you. Someone who helps you take your next step.

That’s the difference a youth worker can make. 💬

We warmly welcome the Government’s commitment to fund 1,000 new youth worker roles, helping more young people build confidence, develop skills and access opportunities.

YMCA has long called for sustained investment in youth services. After years of cuts, this is an important step towards rebuilding the support young people deserve.

Because every young person should have access to trusted adults, safe spaces and support for their future.

YMCA 🤝 freshers' fairs!You might have spotted us at freshers' fairs across the country over the last couple of weeks!Fro...
25/09/2026

YMCA 🤝 freshers' fairs!

You might have spotted us at freshers' fairs across the country over the last couple of weeks!

From making new connections to finding support with housing, mental health and employment, there’s more to YMCA than you might think.

Swipe through some of our freshers' fair highlights! 📸

YMCA North Staffordshire┃ YMCA Norfolk ┃YMCA Lincolnshire

New space. New equipment. New personal bests waiting to happen! 💪Take a sneak peek at the gym transformation at YMCA St ...
25/09/2026

New space. New equipment. New personal bests waiting to happen! 💪

Take a sneak peek at the gym transformation at YMCA St Annes, part of YMCA Fylde Coast!

After years of first workouts, familiar faces and personal milestones, its next chapter will bring:

✨ A fully refurbished gym
📈 60% more gym floor space
🏋️ Brand-new GymGear cardio machines and free weights
🎯 A brand-new functional training zone

Opening in December 2026, just in time for a pre-Christmas workout or a head start on those January goals! 😉

YMCAs provide more than 46 gyms and 22 leisure centres across England and Wales, helping people get active, build confidence and connect with their communities.

Swipe through the photos to see what’s taking shape! 💙

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