Our First Ullswater Challenge

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

Day in the life of a Support Coordinator

Hi I’m Chloe and I’m a Support Coordinator with YMCA North Tyneside. I’m currently based at our housing office in Stockton where myself and my manager Sarah work as a 2 person team. We support a total of 19 residents with a variety of different support needs, 6 of...
Case Study: Vicky’s Story

Case Study: Vicky’s Story

Case Study: Vicky’s Story Read More Donate to Vicky From the get go, Vicky was dedicated to doing better for herself and her children. With a mirade of health issues including COPD and Depression, it was going to be a long term battle but she was ready for it....
Case Study: Abi’s Story

Case Study: Abi’s Story

Case Study: Abi’s Story Read More Donate to Abi Abi’s first few months with YMCA were turbulent to say the least. With anger problems and an alcohol addiction, there was a lot for our support workers to work through with her. Abi engaged with all sessions, putting in...
Case Study: Rosie’s Story

Case Study: Rosie’s Story

Case Study: Rosie’s Story Sponsor A Young Person Like Rosie When Rosie first came to YMCA, she engaged well with our support workers however after quickly becoming involved with a young man, and moving out of our care to live with him, she self-referred back to...