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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YMCA Recovery Appeal
With charities heavily relying on fundraising events and regular donations, it’s no surprise that COVID 19 has had a huge impact on the number of contributions needed to ensure we have the means to continue the work we do for vulnerable young people.
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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
YMCA Case Study – Sams Story
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 36 young people in our supported accommodation and provide ongoing education and training to help them learn new skills and thrive as individuals.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
YOUTH, PLAY & COMMUNITY
Informal opportunities to support young people’s learning and development lies at the heart of YMCA’s approach to youth work, enabling young people to try new experiences.
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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.
Latest News
The Hatch Launch: Resources for our young people
‘The Hatch’ is a website project designed by our own Housing Team that covers a variety of mental health support options for homeless young people whilst upholding social distancing.
Back on Track North Tyneside
Back in August, YMCA England and Wales released Back on Track… a report outlining the effects of lockdown on young people across the nation and how YMCA’s have adapted their services to continue helping young people during the pandemic.
Healthy Habits Launch
YMCA North Tyneside are launching a website to help support young people. We aim to promote Healthy Habits through our 5 a day initiative, helping young people develop ways of achieving personal goals every day.
An extraordinary gift, an extraordinary legacy
There is a little-known link between a Lake District beauty spot and an even less well-known Tyneside benefactor. How this all came about is an extraordinary story, and the result of one man’s vision and generosity.
Launch of the Strategic Plan 2020 – 2025
YMCA North Tyneside’s 5-year Strategic Plan for 2020-25 provides a clear and courageous roadmap that will drive the organisation forward; helping to ensure that our young people reach their full potential and ‘live their best lives’.
Sustainable Services
As a sustainable charity, we offer opportunities for lasting personal and social change. All of our programmes and activities are geared towards achieving this mission.
YMCA DAY NURSERY
YMCA Day Nursery provides a welcoming, warm, safe and secure environment in which your children are valued and their happiness, enthusiasm and individuality is fostered.
YMCA GYM
Based in the heart of North Shields, YMCA Gym boasts 3 impressive gym areas and over 60 classes every week including the latest from Les Mills.
YMCA CAFÉ
Serving up freshly prepared, homecooked food, our cafe is constantly bustling with coffee drinkers and sandwich lovers.
ROOM HIRE
Our historic building expands across three postcodes housing a number of meeting rooms available for hire.
PATTERDALE HALL ESTATE
Discover our lakeside accommodation offering charming chalets, lodges and plush camping grounds