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Harvest Festival is a really important time of the year for us. Be part of it by helping us provide much needed food, toiletries, household items and other goods to people at risk of homelessness, poverty and social isolation in Derby.
The incoming CEO of YMCA Derbyshire has promised to continue to put the charity at the heart of civic life and represent the needs of local young people when he steps into his new role later this year.
Innovative net-zero learning space will help young people develop skills, confidence and connections with nature YMCA Derbyshire’s new Green Youth Hub in Wilmorton is set to take the next step
YMCA Derbyshire has officially launched a new affordable homes scheme in Derby designed to support young people into independent living. Foundry Point in Cotton Lane, now provides 60 furnished, self-contained one-bedroom
Teeing off for Charity – The YMCA Derbyshire Charity Golf Day 2026 YMCA Derbyshire was delighted to welcome supporters, partners, businesses, and friends to this year’s YMCA Derbyshire Golf Day
A Derby veterinary surgeon who set a world record by cycling around the world has set her sights on achieving another epic feat – by becoming the first woman to complete 40 full iron-distance triathlons in just 40 days.
On Sunday 26 April 2026, Gillian and Dean aka the ‘Dynamic Duo’, Matt Sewell and Rachel Fulton took on the London Marathon raising over £17,000 for YMCA Derbyshire.
The long-serving CEO of YMCA Derbyshire says she is looking forward to new adventures after announcing that she is stepping down from the role after more than two decades in charge.
By joining Team YMCA Derbyshire for the London Marathon, you will help us continue our life-changing work supporting young people and local communities across Derby and Derbyshire.
On Friday 13th of March 2026, 95 amazing people stepped out of their comfort zones and into sleeping bags to make a real difference at YMCA Derbyshire’s annual Sleep Easy fundraising event.
Hosted in the heart of Derby, the event brought together an incredible panel of women from across the region, each sharing their personal journeys, professional insights, and the experiences that have shaped them.
Gillian Sewell, CEO of YMCA Derbyshire, is leading a city wide call to action to tackle child poverty before school even begins.
