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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
At YMCA Brunel Group, we believe in the power of actions to drive meaningful change. Our sustainability efforts are reflected throughout our work, from reducing our carbon footprint to trying to inspire young people to live more sustainably. By valuing environmental responsibility, we aim to empower the... Read more
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
