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…
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! 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…
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…
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…
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…
“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,…
HR Co-ordinator and Wellness Advocate Emily Brooks was spotlighted this month. She says – “My journey with YMCA hasn’t been long, but it has been full of so many highlights it’s hard to put it into words. Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD and Autism left me feeling like I didn’t belong anywhere, that I was…
Huge thanks to the efforts of several dedicated staff members, we raised a whopping £893.50 this Christmas! This was due to the ‘Letter from Santa’ scheme and the efforts of our Community Development Manager, Kellie Dean and raffles led by Stefan Brogan of our Worcester support team, and Michelle Lee of the Redditch Housing team!…
This month, our staff newsletter turns one year old! It’s the perfect moment to reflect on the incredible milestones we’ve achieved together. Despite ups and downs, our team’s resilience, passion, and hard work have made this year one to remember. We transformed our onboarding experience with a new induction process and Bright HR, creating a…
