About Us | Supporting Young People and Communities in Derby and Derbyshire

Vision, Mission & Values

Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.

YMCA believes in fairness and opportunity. There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home; acceptance; guidance; friendship; physical and mental health; academic support; employment skills; and 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. At YMCA, we provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the community.

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Vision

Our vision is that young people and communities will thrive so they can;

Together we create places where people flourish.

Mission

Our mission is to develop the whole person, body, mind, and spirit.

Values

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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Support YMCA Derbyshire

There are many ways in which you can support YMCA Derbyshire in our mission to support young people in local the area.

Donate to us

By donating, you will enable us to continue providing the specialised support we believe every young person deserves. You can sign up for a regular monthly donation or make a one-off payment. To donate and for further information about what your donation can provide, click the button below.

Fundraising events

There are various ways you can get involved. You may wish to take part in an exercise challenge, have your very own Sleep Easy at any time of year or Small Talks Big Difference Tea Talk event. We’ve included more information below and we’d love to hear your ideas too.

Partner with us

Partnerships can make a lifetime of difference; by choosing us as your ‘Charity of the Year’, you can help us in our mission to change the lives of young people in Derbyshire. For the many ways to get involved, and the benefits of a partnership with us, click the button below.

Volunteer with us

By volunteering with us, you could change a life! By volunteering with YMCA Derbyshire, you will have a part in helping us achieve our goals and positively impact lives of our learners, residents and local community. For further information about volunteering, click below.