YMCA nurseries rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors after first inspections Two nurseries operated by YMCA Black Country Group have received “good” ratings in their first Ofsted inspections following recent visits.
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce has announced YMCA Black Country Group as its charity of the year for 2024/25. The Chamber will be fundraising for the YMCA at events throughout the next 12 months, including at its Business Awards.
Community memories of the YMCA in the Black Country from the 1950s onwards are being sought ahead of the 180th anniversary celebrations of the charity for young people. We want to hear from people who joined community events in previous decades, used local services, lived in accommodation or worked for the charity so they can…
We recently started recruiting for a young person to join our Board. As a youth organisation, we believe it’s crucial that young people are given a voice and an opportunity to have a say on the direction of our work moving forward.
Stock photo used to protect identity. Hayley was referred to the YMCA in Rugeley when she was 17 years old. A relationship breakdown with family due to domestic violence left her homeless. Hayley was desperate for accommodation and was able to access one of our emergency bed spaces. She arrived with her social worker in…
Stock photo used to protect identity. Amanda and her son were referred by their Jobcentre for support with completing a UC50 form (Limited Capability to Work). A recent horrific incident had left Amanda’s adult son with life-changing injuries. A few weeks later they returned to YMCA Small Street Centre for support with completing a PIP…
PMP Consultants are the latest local business to be supporting YMCA Black Country by taking part in our Sleep Easy fundraising challenge event on Friday 8 March.
Higgs LLP is partnering with YMCA Black Country in support of our Sleep Easy event scheduled for Friday, March 8th. This collaborative effort aims to raise vital funds to address the root causes of youth homelessness and aid young individuals in their journey towards independence. On Friday 8th March, a dedicated team from Higgs LLP…
For one night only, Black Country residents and businesses will sleep out overnight, to raise awareness and vital funds to combat youth homelessness across our area. YMCAs across the country will be sleeping out Friday 8th March, with the local Black Country event taking place in Merry Hill Car Park. Participants receive two boxes to…
Department for Work and Pensions today launched their Sandwell Youth Hub, in partnership with Sandwell Council and YMCA Black Country Group at YMCA’s West Bromwich site in Carters Green. The Sandwell Youth Hub works with young people aged 18-24, who are referred by the Jobcentre to overcome barriers they may be facing that are preventing…
