Great North Run 2019

Great North Run 2019

Great North Run 2019 16 Sep, 2019 This year we had 21 fantastic runners who donned their YMCA vests, laced up their trainers and set out to complete the 2019 Great North Run.  Read More The sun was shining from early on in the day and the temperature was going to...

YMCA175: Celebrating 175 Years of YMCA

YMCA175: Celebrating 175 Years of YMCA 19 Aug, 2019 What began as a small London based Christian Association in 1844 is now an international movement, and this year celebrated 175 years of YMCA as an organisation. Last week some of YMCA North Tyneside’s staff and...

Fruit-full Communities Video Release

Fruit-full Communities Video Release 17 Jul, 2019 Young people from YMCA North Tyneside have been involved in this programme for a number of years. This video highlights the huge success of the Fruit-full Communities scheme. We are very proud of our young people and...

What have I Learnt from my Child with Autism

What have I Learnt from my Child with Autism 3 Jun, 2019 When becoming a parent there is a lot to learn, but learning your child is different from what you expect, it’s like having to relearn new ways to parent. For me it was hard at first to learn how to cater to his...

YMCA History

From very humble beginnings in the City of London in 1844, the YMCA has grown to become a worldwide organisation with 58 million members. Read more about the history of the YMCA below. The beginning 1844 The YMCA was founded on 6th June by George...

We won! Charity Governance Award 2019

Photography by Katie Darkins Photography Last week we were invited down to London to attend the prestigious 2019 Charity Governance Awards after being shortlisted within the Improving Impact (26+) category. Charities from all corners of the UK attended in the hope of...