Early Signs of Autism

Let’s start at the end.Ive been sat pondering how I should start these blog posts, do I start with why is this so important to me, why should anyone else care. Then I realised whilst these things matter, I would like to tell you a story, a story of which hopefully...

ITV Report: YMCA Host Defibrillator

Yesterday we welcomed ITV news into our organisation to discuss the recent installation outside YMCA Nursery. https://ymcanorthtyneside.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Defib-Story-ITV.mp4Last year, Paul Gardner was celebrating his 24th birthday with friends in Ibiza....

Time for Change

The recent upturn in crime, in particular knife related crimes, is undoubtably very sad and concerning, but comes as no great surprise. YMCA North Tyneside is a community organisation with a focus on young people. We have been serving our community for 140 years this...

#TruthAboutMe

Negative stereotypes often prevent people from understanding young people or giving them adequate support and encouragement. However, unlike previous generations, today’s young people are less likely to drink, smoke and commit crimes, and are likely to stay in...