On The Road Again YMCA Derbyshire’s New Minibus!
YMCA Derbyshire celebrates successful fundraising efforts in securing a new Minibus to enrich Residents experiences. Here at the YMCA Derbyshire, we are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our fundraising campaign to secure a new Minibus for our residents. Thanks to the incredible support of the community, local businesses, and philanthropic individuals, we have […]
YMCA Derbyshire Emerges as Finalist In Youth Matters Awards Through Overwhelming Public Support
YMCA Derbyshire is proud to announce its remarkable achievement as a finalist in not one, but two categories at the prestigious YMCA Youth Matters Awards. The Youth Matters Awards recognise and celebrate YMCA projects, beneficiaries and staff that have demonstrated outstanding dedication to empowering and supporting young people in various aspects of their lives. Gillian […]
Unlock Your Future With YMCA Key College
GCSE results day are here and with it brings a whole range of feelings, anticipation, excitement, relief. However, if your results weren’t what you were expecting you may be feeling worried about your next steps, leaving your wondering about your options.
YMCA Derbyshire Are Through To The Semi Finals Of The 2023 Youth Matters Awards
What Are The Youth Matters Awards? This is one of the most anticipated events in the YMCA calendar, Youth Matters Awards celebrate young people, staff, volunteers and projects from YMCAs across England and Wales for their outstanding achievements, inspiring feats against adversity and tireless dedication to creating change. This year’s Youth Matters Awards will take […]
How YMCA Derbyshire Is Combating Loneliness in 2023
Loneliness is a growing issue that impacts the mental and physical health of millions. Small talks can greatly improve mental health and help combat loneliness. Those aged between 16-29 are over two times as likely to report feeling lonely often or always than those over 70 (9.7% versus 3.7%), with those aged between 30-49 close […]
YMCA Derbyshire’s Annual Golf Day At Chevin Golf Club: A Sun-Filled Success For a Worthy Cause
The picturesque greens of Chevin Golf Club in Derbyshire were full of excitement as YMCA Derbyshire hosted its annual golf day under the warm sunshine. With the aim of raising funds for the organisation’s health and wellbeing program, this event brought together 15 fantastic teams, each dedicated to making a difference in the lives of […]
Building Begins On Transformational Housing At Cotton Lane Site
Building work on 60 flats specifically designed for young people in employment, education and training has begun. The project was initiated following on from an extensive piece of work through the YMCA movement which looked at the housing market from a young person’s perspective. The research found that young people entering work or on low […]
Where Does The Money From YMCA Sleep Easy Go?
How Will My Donation To YMCA Derbyshire Make a Difference? YMCA Sleep Easy is on the 24th of March – here is Matt our Youth and Communities Manager to tell you about where the Sleep Easy donations go. View this post on Instagram A post shared by YMCA Derbyshire | YMCA OF THE YEAR 2022 […]
What is Multiply
In 2022 the government invested £560 million in a new programme called Multiply. The intention was to encourage adults to develop confidence and skills in numeracy.
Join YMCA Derbyshire To Help Those Who Need It Most
YMCA Derbyshire is appealing to local community members, businesses and schools to raise funds and awareness to make a lifetime of difference to those living with them. For twelve hours from 7pm on Friday 24 March, businesses, individuals, and community groups in Derby will be sleeping anywhere but their bed to raise awareness and funds […]