The 22/23 year saw us and our communities begin a time of recovery. During our YMCA’s 140+-year history, we’ve weathered world wars, great depressions and natural disasters and have learned that times of recovery present great opportunities. Whilst the events of the past 12 months certainly challenged our YMCA, we believe it was a catalyst for change. As a forward-thinking charity, we acknowledged and have come to terms with the complex social challenges in our communities: increased poverty, homelessness, addictions and a widespread mental health and resilience crisis. 

While these issues have generally been a constant in our society, unfortunately, it took a worldwide pandemic, conflict and economic crisis for us to see the true depth of support our communities need to stay healthy, happy and connected.

In times of need, the YMCA has continually stepped up. YMCA North Tyneside has risen to meet the needs of our communities and is delivering programmes and services that provide life-changing support that is needed now more than ever. We’ve expanded in all of our services; housing and homelessness, youth and community, employment and family support across all the areas that our YMCA serves. 

We’ve changed the way we think about our communities – we are embedded to make a difference for all:-

• Adapting our community and young people’s provision to meet current needs 
• Expanding and changing the mix of our housing provision as the landscape has changed since we began providing 
• Evolving the curriculum for our youngest children so they are best prepared to thrive for years to come