At our Hillside supported housing project we have just installed a composting bin.
Staff have been working with the residents and Support Worker Andy says: “We’ve been learning how we can become more environmentally friendly and installing a composting bin is a great start to our plans for putting in some raised veg... Read more
Christopher House staff and residents fully participated with last weekend’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
From Jubilee bunting to a cardboard cut-out of the Queen herself and a variety of royal themed fancy dress costumes for staff, it was all about celebrating the longest reign in English history. Residents enjoyed traditional afternoon tea and in... Read more
Since the death of his mother when he was only 10 years old, James was living in a rented flat with just him and his father.
When James was 19, his father too passed away. At a young age, James was suddenly faced with rent responsibility and learning to live on his own. Struggling with speech and language difficulties and undiagnosed Autistic Spectrum Disorder, James came... Read more
Did you know….
Our Adult Housing Services team in Mendip and South Somerset, have in the last year ( a challenging year of Covid restrictions and nervous landlords) achieved the following on three of their schemes: Move-On Scheme 120 enquiries were registered for Move-On... Read more
Our CEO, Mike Fairbeard was thrilled to attend the unveiling of a new plaque at our Frome Foyer celebrating Edward Cockey & Sons iron foundry that used to occupy the site.
Our CEO, Mike Fairbeard was thrilled to attend the unveiling of a new plaque at our Frome Foyer celebrating Edward Cockey & Sons iron foundry that used to occupy the site. Cockey was a pioneer in the gas industries and... Read more
As part of our project to update the outdoor area, we have commissioned local artist Alice Mary to paint us some interactive wings.
We love the outcome and hope you do to! Alice Mary did a great job of using YMCA colours and incorporating our values into the mural. Come have a look for yourself, take a photo and tag us on instagram... Read more
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A significant focus of YMCA work in the UK is with young people who need support, guidance and a place to meet people or just hang out.
We support those who are at risk of homelessness and maybe have not had stability or opportunities others are fortunate enough to take for granted. At YMCA Brunel Group we extend this support and help around housing beyond young people,... Read more
Across our Brunel Group Nurseries, staff and children celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee in style, with crafts, games, and food.
We are incredibly proud of our staff who really go that extra mile to provide children with wonderful opportunities to engage in new and creative themes. We pride ourselves on offering a home-from-home experience that makes children feel comfortable and... Read more
It is national bird day today and we are fortunate to be in the city centre and yet have a fantastic view from our nursery windows.
The view outside is always a great talking point and today the children spotted flocks of birds in the sky, this led to us looking up birds in our bird books and we decided that we wanted to learn more... Read more
