Oct


26

YMCA Derbyshire Ceilidh raises over £14,000!

Local businesses and friends of YMCA Derbyshire unite for annual dinner dance. The YMCA Derbyshire Ceilidh was back after a two year hiatus. As we emerge from the repercussions of Covid-19 it is becoming more apparent each day for the need of more health and wellbeing support for our service users. We were blown away...

Oct


6

YMCA Derbyshire expands into nursery provision

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...

Aug


19

We are through to the FINALS

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...

Jun


21

Peter’s 53km Cycle for 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...

Jun


17

Loneliness Awareness Week

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...

Mar


21

YMCA Derbyshire partners with Derbion leisure and shopping centre

We are  thrilled to have been chosen as one of Derbion’s charity partners for 2022.   Our team will be working closely with 140 team members at Derbion to raise vital funds and awareness for those they serve. YMCA Derbyshire currently has 197 beds around Derby and Derbyshire and provides 1-1 tailored support for those…

Feb


9

A warm welcome to our new Chair

We are proud to welcome our new chairperson, Julian Smith. Julian Smith has been a board member at YMCA Derbyshire since 2020 and takes over the role from previous Chair, Mary Gordon.     Having worked with over 150 Derbyshire SMEs across a number of sectors for 11 years at The Alternative Board, Julian hopes to bring...

Feb


7

Could you fundraise for Sleep Easy 2022?

For one night only, YMCA Derbyshire is asking businesses, schools and individuals in Derbyshire to come together under the stars to raise vital funds in aid of young people at risk of facing homelessness. Join us in person or take part at home On Friday 11th March attendees will be joining together at The Incora County...

Jan


11

Winter HAF – Y-Kidz

Winter HAF - Y-Kidz What is Winter HAF? YMCA Y-Kidz kicked the year off by delivering an excellent Winter HAF provision over the school holidays. The programme is targeted to support children and young people who receive free school meals, offering a safe and supportive environment where they can learn, be active and eat well,...

Jan


4

“People don’t choose to experience poverty”

“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…