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
14 March 2025
Street Foyer, one of our Thrive 16+ supported housing projects
has seen young people’s creativity flourish thanks to new DJ equipment funded by Youth With A Future (YWAF). The project originally received the equipment through the efforts of a former Senior Support Worker who was also a professional DJ and... Read more
17 February 2025
Exciting things are happening in our Thrive 16+ Supported Housing projects!
Thanks to the incredible efforts of our Fundraising & Events Manager, we have successfully raised enough funds to provide Welcome Packs for young people aged 16-25 moving into our supported housing. This initiative ensures that every new resident receives essential... Read more
7 February 2025
On Saturday 1st February the senior team, along with some staff they were encouraged to invite from their departments, were invited by the trustees to attend a strategy event at our newly refurbished Frome Youth and Community Centre.
At the event the trustees thanked all staff for the role they had in the planning phase last Autumn, completing a series of exercises at the trustees’ request. All the amazing information that came out of that feedback gave valuable... Read more
17 January 2025
We are excited to announce that our Nightstop program has been successfully awarded £300,000 from the National Lottery.
This achievement highlights the team’s hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to supporting young people in need. A special congratulations goes out to Sarah Wilson (Supported Housing Manager & Nightstop Coordinator), whose tireless efforts were instrumental in submitting the successful... Read more
8 January 2025
In recognition of its dedication to supporting military families, Little Ducklings Nursery has been nominated for the Business Award at the 2025 Celebrating Forces Families Awards.
This nomination highlights the nursery’s unwavering commitment to creating a nurturing and enriching environment for children from armed forces families. The nomination comes after an incredible year of transformation and growth, made possible by an £80,000 grant from the Armed... Read more
11 December 2024
While Christmas is often seen as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, it can also be a lonely and difficult season for many.
At YMCA Brunel Group, we’re acutely aware of the challenges some of our service users face during the festive period. From young people in supported housing to families in need, Christmas can feel like an isolating experience for those struggling... Read more
