Housing Case Study: The Journey to Self-Management

Housing Case Study: The Journey to Self-Management

Crisis and Instability Liam arrived at YMCA in Summer 2024, having spent the previous year in a hostel after losing his accommodation due to unmanaged mental health struggles. His difficulties were rooted in a severely abusive and traumatic childhood, which continued...
Housing Case Study: Rebuilding A Life After Loss

Housing Case Study: Rebuilding A Life After Loss

Trauma, Loss, and Exclusion Sarah arrived at the YMCA in late 2024 after four years of chronic homelessness and sofa surfing. Her instability was driven by a long-term struggle with substance misuse, compounded by a catastrophic life event: she woke up one morning to...

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...