4 November 2025
“It’s like a feeling that you get the second you walk in. It just feels like a second home.” — Young person at Street Youth Club
At YMCA Brunel Group, our youth clubs are more than just after-school hangouts. They are places of possibility: A welcoming space for young people to explore their interests A chance to socialise, make friends, and just be a kid A... Read more
21 October 2025
Recently, our CEO, Mike Fairbeard, paid a visit to our youth club in Frome.
He was instantly greeted with warmth, energy, and joyfulness. Staff and young people alike were eager to show off their newly renovated space, although they made sure not to let Mike win at pool! The atmosphere in the centre was... Read more
27 August 2025
With the help of students in UWE’s New Wave Agency, Willow and Ethan were able to share their stories about their experience with our YMCA.
New Wave Agency is a student creative agency which helps to drive equity in professional practice. The students involved often face barriers (such as race, gender, disability, or socioeconomic status) which would otherwise prevent them from accessing these opportunities. In... Read more
14 July 2025
At the end of June, 25 young carers from South Somerset and Mendip took part in a memorable weekend at the 25th annual Young Carers Festival, held at YMCA Fairthorne Manor in Hampshire.
They joined more than 1,500 young carers from across the UK for three days of fun, relaxation, and celebration. Supported by a team of 6 dedicated staff, the group set off on a coach from Street Youth Club, making a... Read more
16 June 2025
YMCA Little Ducklings is officially five years old!
To celebrate, the entire nursery recently came together for a Glow Party filled with fun, laughter, and glowing memories to mark their incredible journey. Five years ago, Little Ducklings came to be when we converted two residential houses into fully... Read more
7 May 2025
By David Bowler, General Manager of The Bristol Wing
Last month, Maggie King and I had the pleasure of visiting Oxwash’s impressive facility — fondly known as “Big Blue” — to see first-hand what makes this innovative linen supplier stand out from the crowd. It was an eye-opener in... Read more
30 April 2025
We are proud to say that for almost two years now, YMCA Bath Gym have been offering a specially tailored Young Person’s Gym membership option. This membership was launched in the summer of 2023 and has been growing in popularity... Read more
23 April 2025
The spirit of kindness was alive and well in Frome last month as part of the annual Frome Kindness Festival, which took place from 15th to 22nd March.
The festival, which celebrates the transformative power of kindness and its impact on mental health and community wellbeing, saw a heartfelt contribution from the town’s younger residents. Young people from Frome Youth Club stepped up in a big way, choosing... Read more
8 April 2025
Frome Youth & Community Centre is officially open!
After some huge renovations thanks to support from the Youth Investment Fund, FYCC is now up and running and better than ever. The young people have been involved in the process from the beginning, helping us to secure the funding... Read more
6 April 2025
Magdalen Farm is a 132-acre organic working farm Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Chard, Somerset offering unforgettable adventures to young people.
A group of our Young Carers, children who spend much of their time supporting family members with health or care needs, were welcomed for a two-night residential visit—one designed to give them something they rarely get: time just for themselves.... Read more
