As part of our supporter engagement journey, we are partnering with a local law firm to plan the relaunch of our Legacy and Individual Giving department. As part of these developments we intend to hold a Free Will event for YClub members in the autumn (Dependent on numbers, Date TBC) If this is something you…
We are extremely excited to visit Salford City Academy on Friday to launch our Mental Health Champions initiative. YMCA Mental Health Champions is a comprehensive programme that aims to improve the mental health of young people aged 11 – 21. This new programme offers three key services: Peer support programme in schools and the community…
YMCA Manchester is pleased to announce the launch of its Charity of the Year 2017 initiative, and we are looking to develop bespoke mutually beneficial relationships with forward thinking organisations. Do you represent an ambitious and community minded local business that is looking to develop a link with a well established local charity? If so…
YMCA Manchester deliver free support and development programmes for Salford residents (aged 16-24) who care for someone with an illness, disability, mental ill health or substance misuse issue. If you’d like to develop your skills to: Support a return to education or to access training Increase your chances of employment Or would simply like to…
YMCA Manchester is celebrating a successful Firewalk event that saw 33 brave souls walk barefoot across 20 feet of red hot embers to support young people across Manchester and Salford. YMCA Manchester Chief Executive, Mike Gandy, said: “Our inaugural Firewalk has been a huge success. Witnessing first-hand the commitment and energy of staff, volunteers and…
On Tuesday 28th February we took five young people (three young women from Moorside High school and two young men from Oakwood Academy) involved in our YMCA Manchester Training and Education programmes to the House of Commons to discuss body image anxiety with 100 other young people and MPs at the All-Party Parliamentary Group on…
Our Inspiring Futures project which works to support Young Carers in Salford is seeking volunteer mentors from the local community. Do you have a few hours per month to spare, and the right skills to act as a positive role model for a young carer? If so we would love to talk to you. Send…
YMCA Manchester are proud to support the launch of the Be Real Campaign The Be Real Campaign is a national movement made up of individuals, businesses, charities and public bodies. The Be Real Campaign focuses on three areas in which it strives to bring about real change: Real Education: We want to give children and…
YMCA Manchester is celebrating a successful fundraising partnership with Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd (AEC) that has seen almost £10,000 raised to support young people across Manchester and Salford. The YMCA Manchester Youth and Community team which supports young people in the area with a holistic support service, first joined forces with AEC in 2015, and…
Manchester it’s been 170 years, join us for a catch up… If you train in our gym, swim in our pool or stay in our hotel, you may not realise it but you are part of something truly unique, a movement that values not only the individual but the community, providing inclusive, holistic health and…
