YMCA Derbyshire expands into nursery provision

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Local charity, YMCA Derbyshire is excited to announce a new partnership with Derwent Stepping Stones, a local nursery and childcare provider.   The Lifelong Learning team at YMCA have been seeking to broaden their portfolio to include nursery provision.  The aim of the partnership is to support families in the local community to gain access...

We are through to the FINALS

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YMCA Derbyshire has made it to the FINALS of the Youth Matters Awards! Thank you to all that voted - we are delighted to share that we are finalists for 4 awards. The Youth Matters Awards allow young people, staff, volunteers and YMCA projects to get recognition for their endeavours and celebrate their triumphs. Support...

Peter’s 53km Cycle for YMCA Derbyshire

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peter 53km bike ride ymca derbyshire Peter will be cycling around Derby in June to raise vital funds for YMCA Derbyshire. He will be completing 53km in one day, a mammoth task but for an incredible cause - helping to change lives of young people facing homelessness. Watch the video below to find out more! If  you would like to donate...

Loneliness Awareness Week

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Loneliness Awareness Week At YMCA Derbyshire, our teams work extremely hard to promote healthy minds and provide space for our young people to talk and feel part of a community. This week is Loneliness Awareness week and we wanted to share some of the ways YMCA Derbyshire help tackle loneliness. The Opening of the Serenity...

“People don’t choose to experience poverty”

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“We’ve got to stop blaming people for poverty. People don’t choose to experience poverty.” That was the message of our chief executive Gillian Sewell after she was invited to take part in the prestigious Leaders Council podcast. The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently in the process of talking to leadership…

Remembrance Sunday

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Remembrance Sunday Today is Remembrance Sunday and YMCA Derbyshire will join the nation for a two minute silence, to commemorate those who died in conflict. We will remember the 42 YMCA civilian volunteers who lost their lives, as well as the 38,000 volunteers who contributed to the war effort. YMCA and the poppy. Key College...

WE ARE SEMI-FINALISTS!

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We are thrilled to be semi-finalists in THREE categories of the YMCA England and Wales Youth Matters Awards 2021; YMCA of the Year, Health and Wellbeing Project of the Year and Covid Community Impact. However, to get to the final, we needs votes from YOU! Below is a little more info on why we think...

56 for the 56% – mental health campaign

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A recent consultation with young people living at YMCA Derbyshire showed that 56% struggle with their mental health. The hardship of being homeless is difficult enough but alongside a worldwide pandemic, these young people are in need of extra support. Throughout the pandemic, the accommodation and wellbeing teams at YMCA Derbyshire worked hard to provide…