Introducing YMCA Brighton’s 2024-2030 Strategy: Since 1870, YMCA Brighton has been a pillar of support in our community providing essential support services in Brighton and Hove. Our new strategy reflects our commitment to evolving with the times, ensuring we can continue providing essential housing and support services to adults facing multiple disadvantages. Despite challenges like…
THEY DID IT! A HUGE congratulations to our fantastic team of runners who took on the Brighton Half Marathon on the 25th February 2024. We could not be prouder, and so grateful for their impressive dedication to not only raising money for YMCA Brighton, but to their ongoing training in all weathers for months. Words…
In Brighton it’s hard to walk down the street without seeing someone who’s homeless, with one in 78 people being homeless in Brighton. 80% of homeless people report a mental health issue, this combined with physical ill-health creates a desolate situation. At YMCA Brighton, we know that providing a roof over someone’s head is not…
YMCA Brighton are thrilled to announce the appointment of Hélène Begg as our new Chief Executive Officer from the 20th November 2023. Hélène has worked with YMCA Brighton over numerous roles, starting off as a Project Worker at George Williams Mews; then becoming a Senior Project Worker at Steine House, to then join the Management…
YMCA Brighton were fortunate enough to attend YMCA England & Wales Youth Matters Awards on the 3rd of November. It was a truly inspirational evening, witnessing the achievements and projects of all other YMCAs across England & Wales. A huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners across the organisations, particularly the winners of the…
YMCA England & Wales have announced the finalists for the Youth Matters Awards, and we are thrilled to share that we have made it to the final for both categories, Support & Advice (Creating a Culture of Collaboration) and Training & Education (EVOLVE). Over the last few weeks, nominations in all categories were reviewed by YMCA England and Wales,…
Despite the weather we had a wonderful time in the Brighton Pride parade on Saturday with EVOLVE. A huge shout out to our pride team who braved the rain! Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do and it was an honour to be part of the weekend.
A massive thank you to Evoke Mind+Matter who have provided us with an overwhelming amount of toiletry essentials for our residents at YMCA Brighton! Now more than ever, it is a struggle for many to buy even basic necessities and so donations like these are always welcome and greatly received as they are incredibly helpful….
Together, we are changing the lives of those who would otherwise be homeless in Brighton and Portslade 🏠 Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised an incredible £21,373.68 to support homeless young individuals in Brighton and Portslade. Through our partnership with YMCA England & Wales, the Roomsponsor scheme empowers youth with safe accommodation, life skills,…
After tough deliberation, the judges at YMCA England and wales have shortlisted the 2023 Youth Matters Awards Semi-Finalists, and we are overjoyed to let you know that we are semi finalists for the Support & Advice category with our ‘Creating a Culture of Collaboration‘ AND for the Training & Education category for EVOLVE. Special thanks to all our…
31 July 2023
