Investing In Education

Investing In Education

Local businessman and long-time YMCA supporter Ben Broadhead is setting a sterling example of philanthropy and civic responsibility. Celebrating his recent directorship at E Turnbull & Son Funeral Directors, Ben has chosen to mark this personal milestone in a most...
Hayden’s Journey to Independence

Hayden’s Journey to Independence

Hayden’s journey is a testament to the power of believing and the transformative impact of YMCA North Tyneside. His path to independence was not straightforward. After a swift shift in his home life, he found himself in need of a new living situation. It was his...
A Summer of Fun

A Summer of Fun

Over the summer holidays our community team have been hard at work delivering a range of summer activities for young people. Find out more about what was available for the young people in our communities from our team; North Shields: This summer in North Shields, we...
Labour Party Conference 2023

Labour Party Conference 2023

If you had told me 6 months ago that I would be speaking on a fringe at the Labour conference I would never have believed you… Those who know me will know I used to find taking phone calls or making phone calls really nerve-racking so as you can imagine public...
The Importance of Community Meals

The Importance of Community Meals

Our Community Meals are a comfy, warm, fully inclusive, safe non-judgemental space for everyone to access a hot meal, all while  tackling  social isolation, and ensuring our locals feel like they belong to their community. We have many regular attendees, but one...
A Forestry Legacy For Years To Come

A Forestry Legacy For Years To Come

In a remarkable display of environmental stewardship, our team of 31 dedicated volunteers embarked on a mammoth mission over the past 12 months to restore the natural beauty of our Patterdale Estate in the breathtaking Lake District. Through their tireless efforts,...