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…
YMCA Brighton are currently holding a wonderful art exhibition at Jubilee Library this week (17th to the 23rd of July), filled with artwork generously donated by clients of YMCA Brighton and EVOLVE (our Work and Learning service). This exhibition provides a space for clients of YMCA Brighton to have a voice and express themselves through…
Last month, we got the opportunity to present at Brighton Soup our wonderful ‘Community Creation’ Garden Project at Fred Emery Court. The garden, as designed by staff and residents together, is set out to encourage connection and allows residents to get involved with gardening. The “sun-soaked serenity space” offers a “zen” area for residents to unwind to…
William Collier House has received a grant of £ 4,000 from the Police & Crime Commissioner’s Community Safety Fund. The Fund provides grants up to £5,000 to local organisations and projects that deliver a lasting and positive impact on the local community. Chris Hall, The Manager, who accepted the grant award on behalf of William…
Staff, volunteers and residents from YMCA Brighton are celebrating after taking home the Diversity Award at the highly anticipated YMCA Youth Matters Awards on Friday 18th November 2022. YMCA Brighton which has provided services across Brighton and Portslade for the past 150 years won the prestigious title at the leading youth charity’s national ceremony, which…
September marks a year since the first EDI Conversation at YMCA Brighton. These innovative themed discussions on areas of diversity have proven to be a huge success for the organisation. Together with our collaborative bulletins, a new EDI survey, improved tools for inclusion, diversity and equality, they contributed to the organisation being nominated for the…
On behalf of YMCA Scotland, YMCA Ireland and YMCA England & Wales: It is with great sadness that the YMCA family across all four nations acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. As we recognise this grave loss, we are reminded of Her Majesty’s selfless devotion to our nation and to the Commonwealth, providing…
We are overjoyed to let you know that we have made the Youth Matters final with ‘Our Inclusive workplace’ in the Diversity Award. Over the last few weeks, nominations in all categories were reviewed by YMCA England and Wales external judges, including a record-breaking public vote with more than 14,500 votes cast. Special thanks to Sarah Law and the…
Thank you Brighton Soup for giving us a platform to talk about our Gardening for Recovery project which will have a positive impact on over 100 people. Stacey, who lives at Leslie Best House and support team Ruby and Tara pitched at Brighton Soup to a very supportive group of people. Competition was high, and…
YMCA Brighton’s clients and Board rejoiced the return of the annual Client Appreciation Awards in late June. 47 clients received 56 awards in recognition for their contributions to client involvement over the last year, in four different sections: Volunteering Award, Life Skills Award; Achieving Aspirations Award; Working Together Award; Extra Mile Award, ‘Newsletter Contribution Award’….
YMCA Brighton’s Move On Fair took place on a sunny day in May at YMCA Brighton’s iconic building in the Old Steine. 18 stall holders were present, representing 10 flagship providers of supported housing, move on and life skills services in the city. YAC, YMCA Downslink, YMCA Brighton’s EVOLVE and Life Skills Centre, Grace Eyre,…
This year, we would like to say a special thank you to our client volunteers, who have continued to be involved and have shown amazing patience and courage during unprecedented times. Here’s a video of Briony, our Client Involvement Manager, expressing our gratitude. You make such a difference, and we would not be the same…
Through the MAKE CHANGE COUNT CAMPAIGN, you have the chance to support the lifesaving and lifechanging work done by a range of local charities in Brighton and Hove. If you’d like to support charities and organisations across Brighton & Hove working with people to help them find a permanent solution to their homelessness, please donate to Make…
Since the beginning of the year, we have worked hard at updating paperwork, signage and digital assets to adopt the national YMCA brand. This has been an intense yet joyful process. Our values, mission and aims were already aligned to the ethos of the national brand, and adopting the vivid colours and visual messages of…
We are proud to announce that you can now Sponsor a Room at YMCA Brighton and thus give the chance of a better future to someone experiencing the difficulties of homelessness in Brighton and Hove. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN SPONSOR A ROOM!
