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Q3 Strategy Update - Shout Louder
Two National Wins, One Incredible Night
On November 14th, we brought two major YMCA Youth Matters Awards home to North Tyneside!
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Lexi Coltman (12) secured Young Campaigner of the Year for her fearless advocacy in LGBTQIA+ visibility and neurodiversity. Judges praised her for “fostering a sense of belonging” and driving meaningful change.
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Nahreen Hasib and Leoni Lannen, on behalf of The Happy Women Project, won the Diversity Award, recognised for providing a “safe and brave space” for migrant and asylum-seeking women to build confidence and independence in the UK.
These wins validate the hard work of our team and the profound impact of our community programmes.
We’re Trialling 100-80-100
We are setting ourselves apart as a premier employer with our internal 100-80-100 trial. By prioritising wellbeing and productivity, we ensure our team is energised to deliver exceptional support to our stakeholders.
100-80-100 is a model where staff receive 100% of pay for working 80% of contracted hours, whilst providing 100% productivity.
By July 2026, all of our teams will have been phased onto the 100-80-100 trial and will hopefully be finding that their work-life balance and their productivity at work will have improved.
Our Corporate Heroes
A huge thank you to the 99 brilliant corporate volunteers from Sage Foundation, Newcastle Building Society, Northern Gas & Power, and National Powergrid.
- Clearing and Refreshing our Community Space: Clearing our Hub and painting our community area has made our new space feel so complete!
- Grafting in our Allotment: Preparing the ground and planting for the coming year.
- Bringing Christmas Magic: Wrapping hundreds of children’s books, decorating our building for the festive season, and crafting our stunning Santa’s Grotto completely from scratch!
The enthusiasm and creativity you poured into every task was brilliant.
2026: The Year of Adventure & Community
The momentum from our record-breaking Christmas campaign is rolling straight into an action-packed 2026. We are calling on our supporters to ‘Shout Louder’ with us this year.
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28th March: Sunrise to Sunset Coastal Challenge We are teaming up with Alexander Adventures for the ultimate endurance test. Join us for a breathtaking trek along our beautiful coastline, raising vital funds with every step.
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6th June: Picnic in the Park Our flagship community event returns! After three incredible years, we are making the 4th Annual Picnic in the Park our biggest yet—with more community engagement, music, food, and free family activities than ever before.
Whether you are a thrill-seeker or a family picnicker, there is a place for you in our 2026 calendar.
Q3 Real-Time Impact Figures - Organisation Wide
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Total free Community Meals served to the North Shields community.
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Unique parents, carers or grandparents that attended Baby & Toddler Group.
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Hours given by our wonderful volunteers across all our locations.
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Total Cardiac Rehabilitation attendances at YMCA Gym.
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Military children attended Airplay sessions at RAF Leeming.
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Gym 1-1's were held to help members achieve their health goals.
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Guests stayed at our subsidiary, The Patterdale Estate in the Lake District.
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Residents had a positive move-on and are gaining their independence.
Q3 Impact Blogs
A Fantastic Celebration of Culture
Known as the “Festival of the Sacrifice”, Eid al-Adha is one of the most significant holidays in Islam and is celebrated by nearly 2 billion people across the world, which is nearly equivalent to 25% of the world’s population.
At YMCA North Tyneside, we wish to promote reflection, gratitude and also time for others…
Harvey: Our Young Hero
We are absolutely bursting with pride to announce that Harvey, a dedicated volunteer at our Willington Quay Kids Club, has been nominated for a BBC Make a Difference Award in the Young Hero category!
At just 15 years old, Harvey is already proving that age is no barrier to making an impact…
Nominee for Outstanding Social Enterprise
At YMCA North Tyneside, our core mission is to strengthen people in our local community and create an inclusive environment where everyone can be healthy, happy, and connected. Over the past year, YMCA Gym, a vital Social Enterprise within our charity, has truly exemplified this cause, significantly expanding its reach and impact post-COVID…
2 Heartwarming Meals
Christmas, for many, is a wonderful time of the year for spending with family and friends, feasting on great food and exchanging gifts. But for some who are facing loneliness or struggling with the ongoing cost of living crisis, the day looks very different…
The Infrared Transformation at Lipscomb Hall
In the heart of Teesdale, the Cockfield Community Cafe at Lipscomb Hall has long been a vital sanctuary. Whether it’s providing affordable hot meals through the YMCA or serving as a gathering point for the local church congregation, the hall is a cornerstone of community life. However, for years, the building faced a persistent, literal chill: an aging 18th-century structure reliant on inefficient electric storage heaters…
Q2 Strategy Update - Offer More Homes
In Quarter 2, YMCA North Tyneside provided 5,539 safe nights for vulnerable resident. This means over 68 residents woke up every single morning in a stable, secure environment where they could access the support they needed to rebuild their lives.
We are growing! The ‘Offer More Homes’ strategic priority is already delivering new places to live across the North East. We’re adding 2 new self-contained properties in North Shields, Stockton, and Scarborough. A direct investment in more futures.
Behind every statistic is a life that’s been transformed. In Quarter 2, 6 young people made a positive transition to independent living, and we hear daily how a safe home is the first step to a fresh start.
After a year in a hostel, Liam arrived isolated and in a cycle of constant mental health crisis, deeply rooted in childhood trauma. His biggest struggle was managing money, which triggered self-destructive behaviour. YMCA stepped in and encouraged Liam to believe in himself and his ability to realise his triggers and cope better with his mental health.
Aidan arrived at the YMCA after months of street homelessness, sleeping in a cold shed but determined not to miss a day of school. Our supported housing provided the safety and stability he needed to heal and focus. Read how YMCA North Tyneside helped Aidan thrive.
For four years, Sarah was caught in a cycle of homelessness, trauma, and addiction, unable to access basic healthcare or housing. Her biggest barrier? A historical “arson” flag from an accidental fire—a non-conviction that caused every other housing provider to refuse her help. The YMCA looked past the label and saw a person in crisis.
Thanks to the growth of our housing, we’ve been able to reinvest surplus into funding Gemma’s role, allowing us to support our residents even further.
For young people in our supported accommodation, developing independent living skills is a critical step toward a successful transition out of our services. Our residents often face complex challenges, which can make everyday tasks difficult. This is where Gemma steps in.
Q2 Real-Time Impact Figures - Housing
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Total vulnerable residents living under our roof in supported accommodation.
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Total safe nights had under the roof of YMCA North Tyneside properties across our localities.
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Of our young residents are currently in education or training.
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YMCA residents have experienced a positive move on, now living independently or safely with family.
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Individuals are living in safer accommodation across the UK thanks to our Regulate and Protect guidance.
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Average yearly object is being achieved across our North Shields, Sunderland and Stockton housing.
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Q1 Real-Time Impact Figures - Community & Social Enterprise
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Senior meals served in Teesdale, providing essential nourishment and ensuring vital support reaches vulnerable members of our community.
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Children and young people were supported, helping them develop and thrive.
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Home-educated children benefited from extra-curricular activities, giving them a chance to improve their social skills.
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Children from RAF families now have a safe space to be themselves at RAF Leeming, supporting them in their life behind the wire.
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YMCA Gym members are on their fitness journey, becoming healthier, happier and connected.
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Individuals in our Cancer Rehab programme are reporting a vast improvement in their strength and fatigue levels.