The final countdown!

Posted by & filed under Blog, Latest News.

Just one month to go until Nick Skett (HR) and Natalie Skillern (Housing & Support) take on the London Marathon! Their epic commitment to raising money for YMCA Worcestershire is admirable, and we can’t wait to cheer them to the finish line on 21st April 2025! There’s still time to sponsor them both using the…

Staff Spotlight – Ashleigh Lowe

Posted by & filed under Blog, Latest News.

This month we celebrate Ash Lowe, who has recently stepped up into the Youth & Communities Manager role “I joined YMCA Worcestershire in the summer of 2021 on a temporary contract… one that I’ve somehow never managed to escape! I started as a Team Leader on the NCS programme, then progressed to NCS Engagement Officer,…

Join the race!

Posted by & filed under Blog, Latest News.

🏃‍♂️ YMCA Race for Change – Join the Movement! 🏃‍♀️ 📅 15th June 2025 | 📍 Arrow Valley Country Park, Redditch Let’s lace up, race, and make a difference! 🏅🎉 YMCA Worcestershire has been chosen as the Charity of the Year for Run Redditch, and we need YOU to help us change lives! 💙 Whether…

Following in his footsteps

Posted by & filed under Blog, Latest News.

On Friday, 7th March, staff members Dave Knatt and Nick Skett took a group of YMCA residents on a special trip to London, exploring the legacy of George Williams: Founder of the YMCA. The day began with an energetic drive down the M40 before arriving at the site of Hitchcock and Rogers Drapery shop, where…

Staff Spotlight – Stefan Brogan

Posted by & filed under Blog, Latest News.

I decided to join the YMCA because I have always been passionate about helping young people navigate the challenges of life. Reflecting on my own difficult childhood and the struggles I faced, which ultimately led me down a precarious path, I felt a strong drive to support others in making better choices. However, I wasn’t…

Support YMCA Worcestershire while you shop – For Free!

Posted by & filed under Blog, Latest News.

Support YMCA Worcestershire while you shop – For Free! Did you know you can help us raise vital funds just by shopping online – at NO extra cost to you? We’ve teamed up with Easyfundraising, a simple way to donate to our charity while you shop at your favourite stores. Retailers will donate a percentage…

Nurturing Young Minds

Posted by & filed under Blog, Latest News.

At the start of the month, our nurseries and youth team celebrated Children’s Mental Health Week, reinforcing the importance of wellbeing, self-expression, and emotional resilience in young minds. Through a range of engaging and thoughtful activities, they helped children and young people explore their emotions in a supportive and nurturing environment. In our nurseries, little…

Looking Ahead

Posted by & filed under Blog, Latest News.

This month, our empowering managers gathered to reflect on our achievements and focus on the future of YMCA Worcestershire. The meeting was a vibrant celebration of teamwork, innovation, and shared progress. The session was rich with inspiring updates from across the organisation – from substantial fundraising efforts that will help us expand our impact, to…

A Garden Makeover at Little Treasures Nursery

Posted by & filed under Blog, Latest News.

Ben Swainson (one of our Deputy Managers) of Little Treasures put his wood working skills to the test by giving their nursery garden a makeover! He created an outdoor café, building area and planters out of disused pallets. He even created rustic chairs and a water wall! He says woodwork is his passion outside of…

Staff Spotlight – Kellie Dean

Posted by & filed under Blog, Latest News.

“After spending years working in corporate companies specialising in events, I found myself at a crossroads when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. It was a time for reflection, and I realised that I wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, though I wasn’t quite sure how or where to start. But after a spontaneous,…