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Young Carers Festival 2025 – A festival to remember!
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
Young Carers Magdalen Farm Residential
Thanks to Somerset Community Foundation and Friends of Somerset Young Carers, we were able to bring 26 young carers on a two-night residential trip to Magdalen Farm last month.
These young people, ranging from 11 to 18 years old, are the primary carer of a close family member. Due to their caring responsibilities, they often miss out on key childhood experiences and opportunities. The aim of the trip was... Read more
Linda’s Journey
Linda is a 72-year-old woman who faced many personal challenges before arriving at Spencer House.
After a period of hospitalisation overseas, she returned to the UK in February 2023 and, with nowhere else to go, found herself living in her son’s garden shed. The space offered only the most basic amenities – little more than... Read more
Slow Down – A Young Carers Project
Do you ever feel like the world around you is moving too fast?
With the constant access to media, pressures from school, social and home life, young people face overwhelming expectations every day. Young carers face the same pressures as any other young person, but with the added responsibility of caring for a... Read more
Thrive 16+ – A holistic approach to supported accommodation
What is Thrive 16+? In Somerset, there are many young people who are faced with housing-related obstacles. Our Thrive 16+ programme, funded by Somerset Council, supports young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or threatened by homelessness. This can happen... Read more
Youth Matters Awards 2026 – Vote Now!
The Youth Matters Awards are an annual awards ceremony hosted by YMCA England & Wales, recognising YMCA achievements nationally.
This year, our YMCA (YMCA Brunel Group) has been shortlisted for 3 awards! Now, it’s all down to public voting, which means we need your help to win! Voting is live from the 10th – 24th of August. Here are... Read more
YMCA Bath Gym Summer Social
Each year, our gym team take advantage of the warm weather and sunshine to host a summer social event. It is a great way to shake things up a bit with some fresh air and fun challenges.
This year, the team held a 5k run /walk across our beautiful city of Bath. Starting from YMCA Bath Gym, participants headed down the canal and concluded their journey at Adventure Cafe. The weather added a helping hand this year... Read more
The Bristol Wing is awarded the 2026 Traveller’s Choice Award!
Our little boutique hostel in the heart of Bristol is getting noticed!
The Bristol Wing, one of our two social enterprise hostels, has been awarded the 2026 Traveller’s Choice award based on customer reviews on Tripadvisor. This means we are in the top 10% of hotels worldwide! And to top it off,... Read more
Young Carers Festival 2026
YMCA BG Youth Workers recently had the privilege of accompanying 25 young carers to the Young Carers Festival for a weekend packed with fun, learning and connection.
The festival brought together young carers from across the country, creating a unique opportunity for them to socialise, build friendships and enjoy new experiences in a supportive environment. Throughout the weekend, young people immersed themselves in a wide range of... Read more
