New Baby Room opening soon!

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THIS SEPTEMBER 2024! We’re thrilled to announce that a brand-new Baby Room is coming to Squirrels Nursery on 2nd September!✨ Designed for little ones from just 12 weeks old, our new Baby Room promises a safe and nurturing environment where your child can thrive. Stay tuned as we reveal more details over the coming weeks!…

Staff Spotlight – Lynsey Abbotts

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Lynsey has blessed us with her infectious laugh and kind heart for 15 years! Time flies when you’re surrounded by love, laughter, and learning. She says – “I still remember the first day I left university and came to Squirrels nursery and boy was that a shock. How everything I had learnt seemed to have…

Happy Pride Month!

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It’s P R I D E Month! 🏳️‍🌈 This month is a special time for celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the ongoing efforts of those who champion equality and justice for all. At YMCA Worcestershire we are proud to embrace these values and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone feels valued…

YMCA research highlights that the benefits system is preventing some young people from gaining employment

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Benefits are too low to live on, especially for young people under the age of 25, suggests YMCA, a leading youth organisation supporting young people and adults. The charity has released a comprehensive research report shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals living in supported housing when trying to enter the workforce. The study,…

Are you ready to vote?

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📢 Since launching our General Election Manifesto in January, YMCA has been calling on the next Government to put young people’s priorities back on the agenda in five key areas: 🏘️ More affordable housing 👥 Access to youth clubs 📈 Enough money for essential needs 🧠 Mental health support 🎓 Good education for the best…

180 years of YMCA!

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On June 6th, YMCA celebrates an incredible milestone: 180 years of dedication to empowering young people and developing communities. Founded in 1844 by George Williams, a young drapery worker in London, and 10 other young men concerned for his fellow workers’ welfare, YMCA has grown from a small prayer and bible study group into a…

Dave the Rave

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Last month we celebrated a milestone achievement with a long serving staff member – Life Skills Co-ordinator, Dave Knatt. For the past 21 years, Dave has been an indispensable pillar of our team, embodying dedication, integrity and passion.  Dave says – “I’ve been lucky enough to work at YMCA Worcestershire (and YMCA Worcester before that)…

Rainbow Connection

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In our dedication to improving the lives of those affected by imprisonment, YMCA Worcestershire shares updates from our work through the Hewell Rainbow Project, supported by the Charles Haywood Foundation and HMP Hewell. This initiative serves as a beacon of hope for families confronting the challenges of incarceration, aiming to uplift them and empower offenders…

Preventing Crisis: Effective Interventions to Support Children and Young People’s Mental Health Wellbeing

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YMCA, in its latest report, has issued an urgent call on the escalating mental health crisis among children and young people. The report underscores the urgent need for enhanced interventions and advocates for increased NHS investment, reduced waiting times, and a national network of early support hubs to ensure timely access to mental health services…