YMCA North Tyneside is a charity that has been dedicated to strengthening people in our local community since 1879.
YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
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Young people in training & education
YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Children growing in our nursery
Young people using our gym FACILITIES
YOUNG PEOPLE IN SUPPORTED HOUSING
what we do
YMCA is a local charity dedicated to helping transform the lives of vulnerable young people throughout North Tyneside. We do this by providing a number of services for the public which helps us sustain our charitable outcomes. We currently house 24 young people in our supported accommodation and provide ongoing education and training to help them learn new skills and thrive as individuals.
YMCA DAY NURSERY
As well as providing a safe and caring environment for children to learn YMCA Day Nursery strive to support families providing help and guidance for children and their guardians.
HEALTH &
WELLBEING
SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION
YMCA North Tyneside provides a safe environment where young people learn to thrive as individuals and contribute to their local community through various training programmes.
YOUTH WORK
Our children and young people programmes provide ample opportunities for young people to learn, develop and try new experiences they wouldn’t usually have access to.
COMMUNITY
Our community work has expanded as we learn more about what our communities need from us. Our community meals have seen some of the biggest social impact.
Latest News
Our Eid al-Adha Celebrations
Last month our staff, residents and community members gathered in the back garden of Sir James Knott House to celebrate Eid al-Adha.
YMCA Airplay VS RAF Leeming 2025
RAF Leeming and Airplay children clashed in a day of hilarious competitions, from armpit-pumping to mummy dressing, proving that friendly rivalry and community spirit make for an “epic fun” event, as one YMCA staff member put it.
Housing Case Study: A New Chapter of Independence
Supported housing, exemplified by a young woman’s move to YMCA North Tyneside, significantly empowers individuals with learning difficulties towards independence, boosting their confidence and providing crucial support and reassurance to their families.
Ten Years of Growth
This week we celebrated a decade of growth at our Sir James Knott House Supported Accommodation as we marked it’s 10 year anniversary.
Staff VS Young People Football Match
On Wednesday the 9th of April the football pitch at the Parks turned into a battleground—not of rivals, but of friendly fire as our North Shields Youth Group faced off against the YMCA Staff Team in what can only be described as a match for the ages (and possibly some ice packs).