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.”
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.
Michael had a tough life due to difficult living arrangements with family members and foster carers. After an argument with his father, Michael found himself in the care of YMCA Derbyshire. Find out how we have helped him to have a better outlook on life.
Due to polycystic kidney disorder, growing up was already difficult for Sophie. Then, when she was 13, she was diagnosed with a global learning disability, meaning life got even more complicated for her. Find out how we have helped Sophie with her education.
There are many ways in which you can support YMCA Derbyshire in our mission to support young people in local the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
