YMCA research

The YMCA is a Christen charity. It supports and aims to develop the lives of young people, particularly in times of need.

The YMCA helps over one million people each year, working with them at every stage of their lives.

The YMCA’s aim is to transform communities so that all young people find a sense of belonging.

The YMCA was founded 160 years ago in England. It has a long history of helping young people.

There are seven areas of help that they provide, these are:

Housing and homelessness: the YMCA is the largest provider of safe and secure accommodation in England for single men and women between 16 and 35.

Sport, Health, Exercise and Fitness: The YMCA is the largest of health and fitness services, they also promote physical activity and healthy living.

Crime and Safety: the YMCA has important work with young people in prisons and ex-offenders. It aims to reduce the risk of young people re-offending or becoming victims of crime.

Education and Skills: the YMCA offer a variety of vocational, formal and informal school- and work-based learning opportunities for young people to develop skills and achieve recognised qualifications.

Money and Work - the YMCA offer a range of services designed to help increase the employability and financial awareness of young people, helping them to find and keep meaningful jobs

Citizenship and Personal Development - the YMCA involve young people in activities that stimulate, challenge and enable them to realise their full potential.

Parenting and Family - the YMCA promotes positive family relationships. And as a result is one of the largest providers of child care and school based initiatives.

The YMCA has changed considerably since it was founded over 160 years ago, but still however works on the same principles and guidelines. It has been one of the largest growing charities and now works in over 120 countries with 30 million members worldwide.