Our Impact: The Journey to Becoming an Awards Finalist

  One of our many weekly classes! 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...

A Full Circle Moment: DJ Schak Comes Home to YMCA North Tyneside

The visit was a proud moment for our community, seeing the global star return to the place that first shaped him.. Before heading off to play at the massive Creamfields Festival, DJ Schak, a global name in electronic music, returned to his roots at YMCA North Tyneside...
Our Eid al-Adha Celebrations

Our Eid al-Adha Celebrations

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,...
YMCA Airplay VS RAF Leeming 2025

YMCA Airplay VS RAF Leeming 2025

The air at RAF Leeming was buzzing with excitement as the children arrived, ready to tackle the day’s challenge itinerary. Scribbled on the big whiteboard, it promised a day packed with fun and friendly competition. With many of the same enthusiastic RAF...
Housing Case Study: A New Chapter of Independence

Housing Case Study: A New Chapter of Independence

Supported housing plays a vital role in empowering individuals with learning difficulties to live more independently, offering a safe and nurturing environment that balances support with autonomy.  One powerful example of this is a young woman with learning...
Ten Years of Growth

Ten Years of Growth

Last Friday lunchtime, the backyard of the housing transformed into a vibrant celebration as we marked the 10th anniversary of this vital supported accommodation. What started as a haven for a small group of young people has blossomed into something truly special....