Meet Dan
YMCA Derbyshire literally turned my life around for the better, I would hate to think where I would be if I hadn’t come here.
Meet Tiffany
I know it’s safe at YMCA Key College and staff have been really supportive. They can’t do enough for everyone that comes here.
Meet Layla
Layla arrived at YMCA Derbyshire due to trouble at home and was experiencing issues with her mental health.
Meet Nathan
When I first arrived at YMCA Derbyshire, I was having quite serious issues with anxiety and depression.
Meet Jack
After a life-changing incident, Jack began to suffer with PTSD and really struggled with his confidence.
Meet Ella
Ella had a really difficult time at school, resulting in her having to leave. She regained her confidence after joining YMCA Key College.
Meet Michael
I then moved to live with my dad, but he always said negative stuff about me and called me horrible names, so I moved to YMCA.
Meet Max
Max had some difficult health issues in 2019, which meant he got very behind on his studying at a different college.
Meet Libby
Libby really struggled being accepted and understood at school which resulted in her being asked to leave in her final year.
Meet Kawan
At just 17, Kawan was sent to England with only the clothes on his back and nowhere to go.
Meet Barnaby
Barnaby arrived at the YMCA without any life skills and found it extremely difficult to communicate with others.
Meet Anthony
Anthony grew up in foster care and had a difficult start. Now, he has multiple qualifications and is on his way to university.