About Us

YMCA Derbyshire is a non-profit organisation that has been supporting young people and communities in Derby and Derbyshire since 1847.

As an organisation, we believe in fairness and opportunity, and focus on the following key areas of work:

There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life:

A safe home

Acceptance

Guidance

Friendship

Physical & mental health

Academic support

Employment skills

Access to real opportunities

Many young people have never known these things; other people have lost one or more as they grew up, but we all need them. All of us.