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 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 & 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
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.
Volunteer Opportunities for 2024
In 2024, we are excited to announce new and ongoing volunteer opportunities for individuals to get involved and make a difference in their local community. Take a look and see what we have to offer.
Investing In Education
Local businessman and long time YMCA supporter Ben Broadhead is setting a sterling example of philanthropy and civic responsibility. Celebrating his recent directorship at E Turnbull & Son Funeral Directors, Ben has chosen to mark this personal milestone in a most altruistic manner – by investing in the education of children.
Hayden’s Journey to Independence
Hayden’s journey is a testament to the power of believing and the transformative impact of YMCA North Tyneside.
A Summer of Fun
Over the Summer holidays our community team have been hard at work delivering a range of summer activities for young people. Find out more about what we got up to!
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.
PATTERDALE HALL ESTATE
Discover our lakeside accommodation offering charming chalets, lodges and plush camping grounds