Layla went through a lot of changes whilst being at our YMCA but it was getting involved in health and wellbeing activities such as football that started her positive pathway.
“After leaving sixth form I got a job with an events company, it was fun and I got to work at festivals and Wembley. I then got on to YMCA Derbyshire’s Independent Living course and learnt about how to pay bills and budget my money. I then got accepted on to the YMCA and Toyota Working Assets programme. This gave me valuable work experience opportunities, and we went on a trip to London”.
Layla really excelled during her time on the Toyota Working Assets programme. She completed a 23-week work experience programme including 120 hours work experience. Layla also went back in to education and gained four A-Levels last summer. She’s now living in her own home and has big plans for the future and hopes to go to University to study Law.
“In the future I want to be a Lawyer”.
We are so proud of what Layla has achieved. Most recently, she was awarded our Chair’s award at our annual celebration event to recognise the positive journey she has been on. We are so glad to have been able to play a part in Layla’s journey and can’t wait to see what the future holds for her.
“… I then got accepted on to the YMCA and Toyota Working Assets programme. This gave me valuable work experience opportunities, and we went on a trip to London.”
After facing unimaginable loss, Jack found hope and stability at YMCA Derbyshire. With support and care, he’s rebuilding his life, pursuing his dream of becoming a brain surgeon, and proving that even after tragedy, a brighter future is possible.
Alfie joined YMCA Stepping Stones in 2022. His guardian recently wrote to the team at the nursery to express their gratitude for the care he has received.
Milo found school very difficult and struggled with his teachers. He felt he wasn’t very understood. Milo left school at 14 but found YMCA Key College a while after.
Now, he’s flourishing in ways he never thought imaginable.
Having spent two years living a reclusive life, Nathan didn’t communicate with anyone – he’d given up and had no motivation. Find out how YMCA Derbyshire provided him with friends for life and dramatically increased his confidence.
