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
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
