News
Celebrating Creativity and Inclusion
We are thrilled to announce that the Shildon Youth Group has won the prestigious NE Youth competition! Their project, which focused on raising awareness and understanding of the experiences of those with sight barriers, captivated the judges with its creativity and thoughtfulness.
Art & Beats: Feeding Community
Street art and dance music in the mix for community meals fundraising collaboration. A powerful street art mural, a party with a world-famous secret DJ guest, digital projections, filmmaking and an iconic social club are all part of a unique fundraising collaboration...
Willington Quay Tiempos FC Sponsorship
By Summer Thompson. YMCA North Tyneside is excited to announce our sponsorship of the Willington Quay Under 14's Tiempos football squad. This partnership aims to bolster the team’s resources and provide young athletes with enhanced opportunities to develop their...
Celebrating Empowerment: Sponsoring Talia
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our official sponsorship of Talia Sisterson, a remarkably talented player from the Percy Park Panthers rugby club!
Blew the Emotional Support Dog
By Georgia King. Blew is a grey French Bulldog who is owned by the manager of housing at Sir James Knott House, she often brings her in when she is on shift. Blew will normally sit in the office and greet all the visitors of the building and she is often welcomed with...
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
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.
A Path with a Purpose for young people at YMCA
Our Path with a Purpose Programmes and opportunities for children & young people to realise their potential as they grow to HOPE, BELONG, CONTRIBUTE, and THRIVE
YMCA Youth Work: Now in Shildon, Co Durham
YMCA is working with a local community group to deliver engaging youth work in a rural County Durham village to help young people in the area thrive.
Finding Their Forever Home: Transforming Lives Through Accessible Housing
Working with partners to find a suitable home for three long-term residents with learning difficulties
Patterdale Volunteering Weekend
By Lottie Watkin. In January, our Housing Team went on a team-building trip to our idyllic Patterdale Hall Estate in the Lake District. On the first day, we were greeted by Brook, Cat and Jess (our Estate team) and were shown around the 15 different holiday properties...
Building a Greener Future Together: Volunteer Power at the Patterdale Estate
This year, we’ve welcomed numerous volunteer groups to our site, fostering a spirit of environmental stewardship and community engagement at the Patterdale Estate.