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
YMCA Airplay VS RAF Leeming 2024
By Ella Graham. Last year, our Airplay Youth Club took on the challenge of competing against RAF Leeming in a series of fun-filled games and activities. The event was such a hit that the children immediately requested it become an annual tradition! This May, our young...
Picnic in the Park 2024: A Roaring Success
By Cameron Galloway. Our biggest community event of the year was a huge success with over 3,000 guests in attendance to celebrate YMCA Founders Day and our 145th anniversary. Despite a mixed forecast, we arrived on site at 7.50am to clear blue skies and a warm breeze....
Our First Ullswater Challenge
By Cameron Galloway. On Saturday 20th April a group of 30 challengers took on YMCA North Tyneside’s Ullswater Challenge. This 22-mile hike around the perimeter of Ullswater started and finished at our Patterdale Estate, tying the beauty of the Lake District back to...
Day in the life of a Support Coordinator
A first hand account of how a day looks as a Housing Support Coordinator at YMCA North Tyneside.
A Day in the Life of a Station Youth Worker
A first hand account of how a day looks as a Youth Work Lead at a station with YMCA & RAF Airplay