1 March 2024
Today marks one year since we reopened our doors to guests at The Bristol Wing! It has been quite a year, but we wouldn’t change a thing.
A quick overview of The Bristol Wing: We opened as a commercial hostel with a social purpose in 2016. During this time, we were also running The Kitchen as well as providing supporting housing to young people in 9 of... Read more
22 February 2024
Each year, the YMCA Bath Gym organise a Christmas Party, where members and staff come together to celebrate with a pub quiz, a raffle, and a great time.
With approximately 100 attendees, the event proved to be an excellent fundraising opportunity for the wider charity. Funds raised from the party totalled just over £900. Determined to make a meaningful impact, the gym team worked with Marketing & Fundraising... Read more
20 February 2024
We are so pleased to announce that our Lyneham nursery, Little Ducklings, has been award £80,000
from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to go towards improving the outdoor space. This fund will shape the future of our children’s learning environment and allow for further training for our staff so we can ensure the best possible... Read more
13 February 2024
YMCA Brunel Group Youth Workers Ali and Natalie’s recently attained their Level 3 Qualification in Youth Work, a significant milestone in their careers and a well-earned achievement!
Youth work is big part of what we do to help young people belong, contribute and thrive, and it is staff like Natalie and Ali who make our programs stand out. Our YMCA Brunel Group values underpin all of our... Read more
31 January 2024
As always Christmas has been amazing!
We really are truly blessed. Somerset WI delivered over 180 shoe boxes filled with love which were given to every resident in Adult Services as well as our 16+ housing projects. The boxes have lots of goodies in them and... Read more
24 January 2024
Creativity in the YMCA Nurseries
In various locations across Wiltshire, our eight nurseries stand as vibrant hubs of creativity, providing not just childcare but also invaluable family support. We believe in creating truly magical experiences and memories for the children. Our dedicated staff members have... Read more
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
