12 January 2024
As we trudge along through these long winter months, our mental and physical wellbeing is more important than ever.
Men & Mental Health Did you know that suicide is the number one cause of death in men under 50? According to the Mental Health Foundation, “Society’s expectations and traditional gender roles play a role in why men are less likely... Read more
8 January 2024
Last week, there was a very special visit to our supported housing project in Glastonbury, Arthur's House.
“Chester’s owner volunteers for an organisation called Pets as Therapy. We applied a few months ago to have a visit from a dog and we were matched with Chester. Chester was very friendly and gentle with the young people and... Read more
5 January 2024
Every young person we have worked with this year, whether that be through our youth work or our supported housing, has undergone a journey of growth and resilience.
JustGiving Link: YMCA Brunel Group Art Show – Help us provide a first place prize – JustGiving We hope to showcase the incredible development of these young people with a Juried Art Exhibition. We have asked young people from various... Read more
3 January 2024
Every year, each of our projects works extra hard to bring about a unique Christmas experience to our service users.
Our supported housing teams have worked with residents and local communities to produce festive decorations and gifts. Hillside House, which works with under 18’s in Yeovil, was lovingly decorated by staff and residents. Everyone said a bittersweet farewell to Chloe... Read more
3 December 2023
Every year, our lovely Trish organises the Narnia retreat, which is a day-long festive yoga event that aims to raise money for our charitable work.
Trish is a yoga instructor at YMCA Bath but she is also the Director of Communication and Strategy for YMCA Brunel Group – she is committed to spreading the word about our charitable work and bringing the community together. This... Read more
1 December 2023
Christmas is in full swing here in Bath! The Marketing & Fundraising team organised a charity stall at the Bath Christmas Market this year.
Our Fundraising and Events Manager, Emma, led the way and created a truly magical day. Staff from various departments spent the day spreading festive cheer, raising awareness of our work, and receiving donations from kind market visitors. Altogether, the team... Read more
17 October 2023
We have some incredible people here at YMCA Brunel Group, each with their own unique backgrounds, stories, and talents.
Savannah, a support worker in Street Foyer, has been working with residents through music. Savannah (DJ name Savvy B) is inspiring the young people in Street to write lyrics, perform and mix music. This is a wonderful creative outlet to... Read more
12 October 2023
With the help of Neighbourly and B&Q in Frome, our staff at Grace Harris House have transformed the garden so that residents can enjoy the space and feel more at home.
A big shout out to Ann, Senior Support Worker, who made this happen! As Grace Harris House provides short-term support to residents, it has been a struggle to maintain the garden with resident engagement, though enthusiasm was never lacking! Residents... Read more
10 October 2023
Our Daystop team have put together new drop-in sessions, taking place at the Midsomer Norton library every Tuesday from 9:30am. Anyone aged 16-25 is welcome.
Our trained support workers can help with issues relating to Housing inc. emergency accommodation, Benefits, Employment, Education & Training, Mediation, Counselling and anything else you would like to discuss. Feel free to drop by on Tuesdays, or email daystop@ymca-bg.org for... Read more
28 September 2023
The amazing staff at Little Shoots Nursery in Trowbridge organised an end of summer Fundraising and Open Day!
It was truly great to see so many families in the Trowbridge community who came to support the nursery. Everyone had a fantastic time – the staff laid out a range of creative and fun activities for the children. They... Read more
