Money and Work - the YMCA offer a range of services designed to help increase the
employability and financial awareness of young people, helping them to find and keep
meaningful jobs
Citizenship and Personal Development - the YMCA empower young people by
involving them in activities that stimulate, challenge and enable them to realise their
potential and participate fully in their communities
Parenting and Family - the YMCA offer a variety of services that help promote
positive family relationships and is one of the largest providers of childcare and schoolbased
initiatives
Every YMCA association in England is autonomously managed and works to meet the specific needs of young people in their local communities to find out more information about your local association please visit www.ymca.org.uk or call 020 8509 4551
Dunford House is part of YMCA England.
The YMCA Movement has grown to become one of the biggest Christian charities in the world working in over 120 countries with 30 million members worldwide. Founded 160 years ago, the YMCA builds on a long history of providing a place for young people to find acceptance, community and activity. With around 150 YMCA member associations in England providing professional and relevant services that make a difference to the lives of young people in over 250 communities.
The YMCA does this by offering high quality services in seven integrated areas
including:
Housing and Homelessness - the YMCA is the largest voluntary sector provider of
safe, supported accommodation in England for single men and women between the
ages of 16 and 35
Sport, Health, Exercise and Fitness - the YMCA is the largest voluntary sector
provider of health and fitness services that promote physical activity and healthy living
Crime and Safety - the YMCA led groundbreaking work with young people in
prisons and ex-offenders and continues to work vigorously to help reduce the risk of
young people either turning to crime or becoming victims of crime
Education and Skills - the YMCA offer a variety of vocational, formal and informal
school- and work-based learning opportunities for young people to develop skills and
achieve recognition
“The YMCA's vision is of an inclusive Christian ovement, transforming
communities so that all young people truly belong, contribute and thrive.”
