YMCA Manchester are very proud to be working in partnership with Songbirds Collective.

The Songbirds collective  project, supports emotional and mental wellbeing, personal expression, and creative leadership in young people, providing a space for young people to showcase their creativity, and share their response to the Covid-19 pandemic creatively.

For more information on Songbirds collective and the amazing work they provide, www.songbirdsmusic.uk/songbirds-collective

A massive thank you to Ken, Lesley, John, Caroline, Alan, John and Alan for their outstanding efforts in raising funds through the Three Peak Challenge they undertook in aid of YMCA Manchester’s, Youth and Community department.

The challenge raised much needed funds, to further the work of YMCA Manchester Youth and Community department. The funds will enable Y&C to continue providing Mental Health support to some of the most vulnerable young people in Salford and Manchester.

Pictured is the organiser Ken, handing over the cheque to Nicole Joseph (Head of Y&C department)

Join us on Friday 17th September and CELEBRATE our 175th year in operation! Throughout the day, we will be hosting various events to mark this special occasion. Make sure to come down and visit!

For more information, please head to our social pages which can be found at the bottom of our webpage

YMCA Sporting Heroes

In the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games the Manchester YMCA decided to celebrate the sporting achievements of its members through an oral history project. This exciting project will work in partnership with local school children, university students and a group of volunteers.