On Thursday 17th July we welcomed staff, residents, trustees, colleagues, friends and donors to the launch of our newly refurbished Communal Lounge. Visitors had the opportunity to speak to our team and residents about the important work we do here at Ryedale YMCA, and the positive impact projects such as ours have on the lives…
Due to the retiral of some of our time-served trustees, we are looking to recruit people who can bring various skills, passion and enthusiasm to the team – can you spare us a couple of hours a month to create a Ryedale where all young people can belong, contribute and thrive?
Excited to be launching our new campaign – iD Me. Not having valid photo iD is a real barrier to being able to secure a job, rent a flat, take training courses or get a bank account. Having photo iD contributes to a young persons self-esteem being able to prove that they are indeed a…
We are delighted to announce our new patron – Venetia Wrigley. Click here to read about Venetia’s appointment in the Gazette and Herald.
Happy #InternationalYouthDay. YMCA is a place for young people to develop their futures. In England & Wales, we intensively support 572,000 young people every year, ensuring each young person we meet has an opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. #YMCA
ATTENTION We are now taking waiting list applications for our accommodation. Are you 18-25 and in need of your own place? Are you looking for supportive accommodation for a young family member? Contact us on admin@ryedaleymca.org.uk or 01653 691400 for more information or to request an application pack.
YMCA is committed to advancing global conservation and responsibility to reduce the effects of climate change through youth-led education programmes and advocacy initiatives that improve environmental awareness. https://www.ymca.int/key-impact-areas/environment/ #EarthDay
Feeling optimistic about the future can be good for your mental and physical health. Celebrate #WorldHealthDay by checking out Changing Minds for helpful tips to nurture hope in your daily life: https://changingminds.ymca.org.uk/
A huge thank you to our wonderful Jess! She ran 5 miles in the ‘Get Caked’ challenge to raise money and awareness for Ryedale YMCA. In total she raised a fantastic £280 for our charity. Thank you, Jess!!
Thank you for every hug, every laugh, every encouraging word, every bit of faith, and every sacrifice. Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing mums out there. #YMCA #MothersDay
Today we join the nation and pause to remember our family, friends, neighbours and colleagues we’ve lost during the pandemic. #NationalDayofReflection #YMCA
The biggest adventure you can ever take today is the pursuit of happiness. We strive to bring happiness to everyone we meet through our work in the communities we serve. #InternationalDayofHappiness #YMCA
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone celebrating from all of us here at Ryedale YMCA. #YMCA #StPatricksDay
The theme for #YoungCarersActionDay is taking action on isolation. We are immensely proud that YMCAs across England and Wales help young carers feel connected by providing respite through various projects and activities within their peer support circles.
At YMCA, we strive to create a society free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination and build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We can all work together to #BreakTheBias.
At YMCA, we help young people to carve out new paths in life, offering guidance on how their interests and specialisms could develop into careers, as well as qualifications in both further and higher education. #YMCA #NCW2022
From all of us at Ryedale YMCA, we wish everyone celebrating a happy #StDavidsDay. To all of our colleagues in Wales / Cymru, we wish you a very happy St.David’s Day / Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! #StDavidsDay #YMCA
Today, we celebrate and recognise those who have experienced the care system. There are many incredible young care leavers who live in our accommodation, use our youth services, or go on to work for YMCA, and they never cease to amaze us. #CareDay22 #YMCA
Today is #RandomActsofKindnessDay, a great opportunity to brighten someone’s day with a thoughtful gesture. Take a look at this for some kindness-promoting ideas: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-ideas
Love comes in many forms. Love knows no boundaries. Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at YMCA! #YMCA
Ryedale YMCA is looking to recruit for this exciting post. The post sits within the Ryedale District Council Housing Options team working as part of the Young Persons Housing Partnership. You will be involved in working face to face with young people aged 16-25 at risk of homelessness; you will also work closely with their…
Helping young people develop the skills, abilities, and confidence to make decisions about their futures and providing a safe environment in which they can thrive is a vital element of our work. #NAW2022 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek
From all of us at YMCA, we wish you a happy and proud #LGBTHistoryMonth! Learn more about some of the fantastic YMCA programmes that celebrate diversity in England and Wales; you will discover more about who we help and how we do it. https://www.ymca.org.uk/pride #LGBTHistoryMonth
For #SaferInternetDay, you can #PlayYourPart in creating a better internet. To help you to celebrate the day @UK_SIC have developed a range of resources for all ages. Find out more at saferinternetday.org.uk
We’re supporting #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and the importance of helping them through these difficult times. Find out more about getting young people #BackOnTrack after lockdown
HM The Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee today, becoming the first British Monarch to do so. Queen Elizabeth II has been Patron of the National Council of YMCAs since 1952, succeeding her father, King George VI. #PlatinumJubilee
Today we take a moment to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day and honour those who lost their lives. We consider this year’s topic, “One Day,” and the shared duty we all bear in combating discrimination and prejudice and ensuring a more secure future for all. https://www.hmd.org.uk/
Today is International Day of Education, and a reminder of the role education plays in building a healthy society. YMCA provides an environment for individuals to learn vital skills and develop the confidence to thrive independently. #EducationDay
Although there is no such thing as #BlueMonday, today is still a great day to take charge of your wellbeing and do what you can to stay healthy. Give yourself time to talk. Small talks can make a big difference. Find out more at ymca.org.uk/smalltalks
May your guiding stars always shine brightly for you. Happy #Epiphany from us all at YMCA
Wishing you all twelve months of success, 52 weeks of laughter, 365 days of fun, 8760 hours of joy, 525600 minutes of good fortune, and 31536000 seconds of happiness. Happy New Year from YMCA. #HappyNewYear
Merry Christmas from everyone at Ryedale YMCA. We wish you a truly magical, marvellous, and happy festive period—joy and blessings, from our YMCA family to yours, this Christmas and evermore. #MerryChristmas #YMCA
Our hopes for a more just, safe, and peaceful society can only be achieved when there is universal respect for the equal rights of all. #YMCA #WorldHumanRightsDay
Each year YMCA provides a wide range of inclusive projects and services for more than 1,000 children and young people with disabilities. Providing accessible activities allows us to tap into everyone’s potential and enrich lives. Happy #IDPwD Day
As the Jewish festival of #Hanukkah starts this evening with the menorah’s first candle lighting, everyone at YMCA wishes a very Happy Hanukkah to all celebrating. #YMCA
Happy World Children’s Day! At YMCA, we believe every young person should be able to develop their full potential and that starts right from the beginning. #YMCA #WorldChildrensDay
We will remember the 42 YMCA civilian volunteers who lost their lives, as well as the 38,000 volunteers who contributed to the war effort. Find out more about YMCA’s support on the Home Front and the Frontline here: bit.ly/2P6yPG7 #YMCA #LestWeForget
Happy #WorldKindnessDay! Choose kindness over everything. Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness of others. #YMCA
During the First World War, YMCA helped service members to keep in touch with their families, sending 650,000 photos of loved ones to men on active service and providing free writing paper to all troops. #YMCA #LestWeForget On this Armistice Day, YMCA joins the nation and falls silent for two minutes to commemorate those who…
Tonight sees YMCAs from across England and Wales come together to celebrate the achievements of young people, staff, volunteers and projects at the glitzy 2021 #YouthMatters Awards ceremony in London. Ryedale YMCA wishes good luck to all finalists.
Happy Diwali from all of us at YMCA.May this Diwali, the festival of lights, bring you lots of blessings and happiness.#Diwali #YMCA
YMCA is the largest voluntary provider of supported housing for young people in England and Wales. We believe every young person should have a safe place to stay. #YMCA #WorldHabitatDay
A gentle expression, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. Brighten someone’s day with a smile. We help young people carve out new paths in life, offering guidance on how their interests and talents could develop into careers and qualifications in further and higher education. That is something to smile about. #YMCA #WorldSmileDay
Throughout October, we will celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth as we continue to be uplifted through our diverse staff, young people, and volunteers within YMCA for their work and contributions to each community YMCA serves.
YMCA is proud to champion diversity and inclusion; from the colleagues we work alongside to the young people we support in the communities we serve. #YMCA #BiVisibiltyDay
Closing dates for application Friday 22nd October 2021.
Interviews Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th November 2021.
In these trying times when hate crimes are on the rise, we must recall the values of love, peace and non-violence. At YMCA, we are committed to the wellbeing of the communities we serve and believe in the positive benefit of partnership. #InternationalDayofPeace #PeaceDay #YMCA
At YMCA, we hope to help inspire conversations and actions amongst young people to reduce the stigma around mental health in the communities we serve. Be open to talking about suicide and mental health with others. We need to reduce the stigma about suicide to save lives. #WSPD
We all feel a range of emotions and feelings, and this is completely normal. There are times these may feel intense, and other times when they are brief. Changing Minds presents some helpful ways to guide you through this: Changing Minds – YMCA England and Wales. #YouthMentalHealthDay
This #InternationalDayofCharity, we’d like to say a huge thank you to all of you who continue to support our work in transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute and thrive. #YMCA
