1844
1845
1851
1855
The conference produces the ‘Paris Basis’ – an agreement about the aims of YMCA. It also sees the launch of an international committee and headquarters, which would become the World Alliance of YMCAs.
1860
1864
1869
1872
1873
The first YMCA holiday centre is established on the Isle of Wight. Their huge popularity led to another 25 centres being opened. Billy Butlin later adapted the idea by creating purpose-built holiday camps.
1879
1881
1884
1888
1891
1894
1905
George Williams dies at the age of 83 and is laid to rest in the crypt at St Paul’s Cathedral.
1914-1918 (WWI)
YMCA embarks on a massive education programme for soldiers, which eventually becomes the Army Education Corps.
The red poppy is introduced by an American YMCA worker and goes on to become a worldwide symbol of remembrance for those lost in the World Wars.
1916-1921
1917-1928
1932
1945
1970
1970s
1977
1984
1991
1995
2004
2012
The Station Kitchen opened its doors for business serving great food and drinks and training young people
2015
2017
Started offering Platform for Life accommodation across B&NES
2018
2019
2020
Today
Today it works with young men and women regardless of race, religion or culture. In every corner of the world, the YMCA is helping young people to build a future.
