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Trapped in the Cost of Living Crisis: YMCA Report Reveals Desperate Choices Of Our Nation’s Young People

18th April 2024 by YMCA Shop
New research released today by YMCA paints a stark picture of the challenges and harsh truth imposed by the ongoing cost of living crisis, particularly affecting young individuals in supported housing. Titled ‘Trapped in the Cost of Living Crisis’ the report uncovers the testimonies and remarkable resilience of young residents who live precariously through relentless…

Key organisations collectively urge Home Secretary to U-turn on plans to criminalise street homelessness in the Criminal Justice Bill.

11th April 2024 by YMCA Shop
“YMCA is concerned by Government plans to introduce tougher measures as part of a so-called ‘clamp down’ on street homelessness in England and Wales. Alongside 36 other organisations, we have written to Home Secretary, urging him to reconsider damaging proposals to fine and imprison people forced to sleep on our streets. “Such measures fail to…

Charity Bank and YMCA Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership

2nd April 2024 by YMCA Shop
Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank dedicated to fostering positive social change, celebrates a decade of collaboration with YMCA. Charity Bank uses its savers’ money to provide much-needed loans to UK organisations working to drive positive social change (like YMCAs!) – bringing benefits to people, communities, and the environment. For over 20 years, Charity…

YMCA Identifies Key Barriers Preventing Build of Crucial Affordable Housing and Calls for Change.

19th March 2024 by YMCA Shop
A new report published today by YMCA highlights how organisations that aim to provide affordable housing are facing many challenges in their efforts to relieve the ongoing housing crisis. The report highlights the inadequacies of funding models, particularly in regard to the accessibility and flexibility of grants provided by Homes England. These inadequacies tend to…

YMCA response to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2024

6th March 2024 by YMCA Shop
Denise Hatton, Chief Executive, YMCA England & Wales, said: “In response to the Chancellor’s budget, the commitment to protecting nurseries and preschools from rising costs through guaranteed future funding is welcomed. However, there are areas where the budget could have done more to support early years education, particularly for 3—and 4-year-olds, and…

YMCA Issues Urgent Plea Ahead of General Election: Safeguard Youth Services Before It’s Too Late

13th February 2024 by YMCA Shop
YMCA’s latest report, sponsored by Vestey Holdings, reveals yet another opportunity missed for significant reinvestment in youth services. In the face of a marginal 3% real-terms funding increase, the sector remains stagnant with overall cuts of 70% in England and Wales since 2010-11, marking a total loss of £1.1bn. During a critical election year, YMCA…

Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales, responds to Labour’s pledge on knife crime

25th January 2024 by YMCA Shop
“YMCA wholeheartedly supports the banning of dangerous knives as a way to address immediate safety concerns. However, this in isolation is not enough. Alongside the ban, we strongly emphasise the power of prevention, and feel a comprehensive solution can be achieved by investing in youth services. “For years, alongside the sector, YMCA has been…

Now’s Our Chance: YMCA Releases Manifesto for Young People Ahead of General Election

23rd January 2024 by YMCA Shop
As the UK prepares for the next General Election, YMCA has today launched a bold plan to urge political parties and leaders to seize the opportunity to create positive change for young people. Using the timely call to action of “Now’s Our Chance,” YMCA emphasises the critical need for comprehensive and targeted policies to address…

Meet YMCA Barry Y’s Girls Project Coordinator – Cat McKay

15th January 2024 by YMCA Shop
Cat started her journey with YMCA Barry Y’s Girls Project as a volunteer mentor, before training as a Youth Worker and joining the team as a Project Coordinator. Get to know Cat as she shares her passion and aspirations for the future in continuing to support young girls aged 9-14 to be their best. What…

Government’s Ambitious Childcare Expansion Is Currently Far From Reach And Urgent Action Is Needed, Warns YMCA

20th December 2023 by YMCA Shop
YMCA, the largest voluntary childcare provider in the country, estimates a 13.2% increase in qualified staff (45,000) is needed by September 2025 to accommodate the expanded 30 funded hours. YMCA projection is a conservative estimate, based on the Department for Education’s predictions of new funded hours taken up, hinging on 2023 workforce levels remaining…

YMCA response to Chancellor’s Autumn Budget Statement 2023

22nd November 2023 by YMCA Shop
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget announcement earlier today, Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales, said “YMCA welcomes a number of measures outlined in today’s Autumn Statement announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. “We are encouraged by the fact that the Chancellor has heeded the call of the sector to…

Meet Y’s Girls Project Coordinator – Laura!

16th November 2023 by YMCA Shop
#YouthWorkWeek may be over, but the much needed spotlight on youth work lives on! We’d like to introduce you to Laura, an incredible Project Coordinator at YMCA Bradford for Y’s Girls Mentoring Programme funded by Benefact Trust. This invaluable project is empowering young people by embedding a trusted support system for girls aged 9-14 experiencing difficulties,…

The Power of Youth: Could the Next General Election be the Turning Point?

18th September 2023 by YMCA Shop
A new report released by YMCA today shows that some 86% of young people under the age of 25 intend to vote in the forthcoming General Election. The survey of 1,054 young people highlighted that their key concerns are housing, jobs, health and inflation. Mobilising young voters could prove decisive for parties in key…

YMCA research highlights that the benefits system is preventing some young people from gaining employment

8th August 2023 by YMCA Shop
Benefits are too low to live on, especially for young people under the age of 25, suggests YMCA, a leading youth organisation supporting young people and adults. The charity has released a comprehensive research report shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals living in supported housing when trying to enter the workforce. The study,…

MPs call for government action to prepare young people for future employment amidst increasing AI advancements and the race to net zero before it’s too late

11th July 2023 by YMCA Shop
An inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Youth Affairs revealed that one-third (34%) of young people are concerned that roles they are interested in will be replaced by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Faced with this uncertain landscape, four in 10 young people said they feel worried about the future of work, and…

YMCA and Cadent join forces to support young people and communities to combat fuel poverty and isolation

27th June 2023 by YMCA Shop
YMCA, a national charity committed to supporting young people in their time of need, is thrilled to announce a ground-breaking new partnership with Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network. As part of its commitment to tackling fuel poverty and supporting the most vulnerable, Cadent has funded a new ‘Safe and Well…

Supporting Youth Ambassadors

27th April 2023 by YMCA Shop
Thank you for supporting Youth Ambassadors Ensuring YMCA services really speak to the changing needs of young people means embedding young people’s realities at the heart of everything we do. Our Youth Ambassadors bring lived experiences of what it is to be a young person today. They help to shape the support we offer…

Real Lives – Darcy

27th April 2023 by YMCA Shop
My mum never had time when I was growing up. She had six kids, seven jobs and alcohol issues. It was chaos. My granddad started sexually abusing me when I was five. My dad knew about it. I managed to tell my family what was happening to me, but they called me a liar.…

In Celebration of Young People

27th April 2023 by YMCA Shop
Young people, staff and volunteers were honoured for their outstanding efforts and achievements in the face of adversity at YMCA’s Youth Matters Awards 2022. Behind all of the stories guests heard on the night are people like you, quietly and consistently giving their support to help young people find the courage and determination to…

Fourth generation family business Vestey Holdings becomes YMCA’s first Corporate Roomsponsor Partner

18th April 2023 by YMCA Shop
YMCA England & Wales and Vestey Holdings have launched a transformative long-term partnership to inspire future generations. The partnership will ensure young people have a safe place to call home and a platform for their voices to be heard, giving them a chance to discover who they are and what they can become.…

Cadent and YMCA: ‘Safe and Well Communities’ Project

5th April 2023 by YMCA Shop
Today marks the beginning of a two-year partnership between YMCA and Cadent, which will provide much-needed support to vulnerable communities across England that are at risk of fuel poverty, loneliness and isolation and protect against exposure to carbon monoxide. As the cost of living crisis continues to take its toll, this partnership…

YMCA response to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2023

15th March 2023 by YMCA Shop
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget announcement earlier today, Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales, said: “YMCA broadly welcomes elements of the Chancellor’s announcements today – in particular, responding to calls to support parents struggling with high childcare costs and early years providers that are struggling to keep their doors…

YMCA calls for a strategic vision for young people as youth service spending revealed as significantly less per child in England than in Wales.

28th February 2023 by YMCA Shop
YMCA’s latest study into expenditure on youth services highlights a stark disparity in per-head spending between Wales and England. Analysis released today shows that children and young people in Wales receive more than double the real-terms spend per-head than those in England, at £91 compared to £45 respectively. The 2010s saw drastic…

YMCA warns latest Early Years National Funding Formula and continued underfunding puts settings and family support at risk

23rd February 2023 by YMCA Shop
A report released today by YMCA revealed that the Early Years Funding Formula (EYNFF)* 2023/24 falls far short of the support needed for providers to deliver the Government’s free childcare scheme, as inflation and National Living Wage effectively outstrip any increase across England. YMCA found that the funding rate for three…

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