Our Services

At YMCA Derbyshire we offer a range of services to support individuals and communities.

Housing

Housing

We accommodate 245 people each night who do not have a safe place to call home. YMCA residents progress along our supported housing pathways and Foyer to achieve the goal of moving on to independent living.

Health & Wellbeing

Youth & Communities

Housing, health and wellbeing and educational support for Youth and Communities in Derby and Derbyshire who are at risk of homelessness and/or poverty.

Health & Wellbeing

Padley@YMCAD

Padley have merged with YMCA Derbyshire offering the same services that have supported people at risk of homelessness, poverty and hunger in Derby since 1985. Providing food parcels, hot meals and a safe space to access support and guidance.

YMCA Y Kidz at Markeaton School

Family & Youth Work

YMCA Y-Kidz

Affordable Wraparound and Holiday Clubs for primary school children in Derby and Derbyshire.

Family & Youth Work

YMCA Stepping Stones Nursery

Affordable pre-school childcare for children aged 6 weeks-4 years in Derby.

Training & Education

YMCA Key College

Vocational courses for school leavers, those with Educational Health Plans and alternative provision for young people in Derby and Ilkeston.

Support & Advice

Connect to Work

Looking for work? But facing barriers with a health condition, disability or other challenges? We can help you.

Support & Advice

Thriving Futures

Thriving Futures is our government funded programme that assists you in gaining skills and support to get you ready for work.

Previous Programmes & Resources

Over the years we’ve delivered a range of projects to support people across Derbyshire. While these programmes have now finished, we’ve kept their pages available so you can continue to access useful information and resources.

Support & Advice

Sexual Health

Safer Choices are resources created for teaching Sex Education made by young people, for young people and support workers.

YMCA Derbyshire Multiply

Support & Advice

Multiply

Project Multiply has successfully delivered a range of practical activities, helping participants build confidence and have fun using maths.

Support & Advice

Past:Present:Work

‘Past:Present:Work’ is our employability project inspired by local heritage funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support young people that have experienced homelessness and/or barriers to employment.

Facing homelessness? We're here for you