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23 September 2026

We need your help to fight period poverty

Across our services, we work with young people of all ages who are faced with numerous barriers in their lives. We want to reduce these barriers, and one of the ways we can do so is by providing them with access to period products.

According to international charity ActionAid UK, last year “more than one in ten (11%) women and people who menstruate struggled to afford period products” (2026).   As the research goes further, it was revealed that many of these women (36% be... Read more

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13 August 2026

Youth Matters Awards 2026 – Vote Now!

The Youth Matters Awards are an annual awards ceremony hosted by YMCA England & Wales, recognising YMCA achievements nationally.

This year, our YMCA (YMCA Brunel Group) has been shortlisted for 3 awards! Now, it’s all down to public voting, which means we need your help to win! Voting is live from the 10th – 24th of August. Here are... Read more

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4 August 2026

Glastonbury Pride Parade 2026

Arthur's House staff and residents recently took part in the Glastonbury Pride Parade for the very first time, joining the colourful procession from the High Street to Chalice Well.

For those that don’t know it, Arthur’s House is one of our two houses which supports young people aged 16-18 who are facing homelessness. The team at Arthur’s House bring so much magic and joy to their work every day.... Read more

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31 July 2026

Young Carers Festival 2026

YMCA BG Youth Workers recently had the privilege of accompanying 25 young carers to the Young Carers Festival for a weekend packed with fun, learning and connection.

The festival brought together young carers from across the country, creating a unique opportunity for them to socialise, build friendships and enjoy new experiences in a supportive environment. Throughout the weekend, young people immersed themselves in a wide range of... Read more

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16 June 2026

YMCA Bath Gym Summer Social

Each year, our gym team take advantage of the warm weather and sunshine to host a summer social event. It is a great way to shake things up a bit with some fresh air and fun challenges.

This year, the team held a 5k run /walk across our beautiful city of Bath. Starting from YMCA Bath Gym, participants headed down the canal and concluded their journey at Adventure Cafe. The weather added a helping hand this year... Read more

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4 February 2026

Slow Down – A Young Carers Project

Do you ever feel like the world around you is moving too fast?

With the constant access to media, pressures from school, social and home life, young people face overwhelming expectations every day. Young carers face the same pressures as any other young person, but with the added responsibility of caring for a... Read more

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2 December 2025

Linda’s Journey

Linda is a 72-year-old woman who faced many personal challenges before arriving at Spencer House.

After a period of hospitalisation overseas, she returned to the UK in February 2023 and, with nowhere else to go, found herself living in her son’s garden shed. The space offered only the most basic amenities – little more than... Read more

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10 November 2025

Young Carers Magdalen Farm Residential

Thanks to Somerset Community Foundation and Friends of Somerset Young Carers, we were able to bring 26 young carers on a two-night residential trip to Magdalen Farm last month.

These young people, ranging from 11 to 18 years old, are the primary carer of a close family member. Due to their caring responsibilities, they often miss out on key childhood experiences and opportunities. The aim of the trip was... Read more

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