Dedication to Early Years Education Shines Through with Exceptional OFSTED results

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A group of nursery managers, staff and children holding a banner in the garden of their nursery which reads "We're rated Outstanding by OFSTED"

YMCA Black Country Group is thrilled to announce the attainment of two exceptional OFSTED results across its esteemed network of nurseries. After taking over the nursery during the COVID-19 pandemic, YMCA achieved a “GOOD” result at Hayes Lane Nursery in Stourbridge, with YMCA Greets Green Day Nursery in West Bromwich received an Outstanding result the…

Alam’s Journey to Success with YMCA

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Alam, a young man smiling into camera

Alam had some struggles which derailed his personal and professional growth; his love for computers and programming remained his anchor in these tumultuous times. Thanks to the YMCA team’s nurturing support, Alam’s life has been transformed through his association with YMCA Gateway to Achieve, a mentoring program committed to empowering individuals with barriers to employment….

Volunteers Dig Deep to Transform Dudley Garden

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Highland Road’s garden has enjoyed a little TLC from local volunteers from Dudley Society of Artists. Terry, who is a regular volunteer offered his services to provide a relaxing and secluded space for residents to hang out in. The staff and residents of Highland Road have been working on the garden for several months, planting…

YMCA Strikes Gold with Investors in People Award

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Two women and two men smiling to camera, standing outside a large modern YMCA building. The YMCA sign is lit up in gold.

We’re delighted to announce that YMCA Black Country Group has capped one of its largest ever recruitment drives by securing a prestigious workforce award. YMCA BC was been awarded the Gold Investors in People award, one of the highest standards achievable for training and developing your employees.

Work begins on affordable housing for residents in Sandwell

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YMCA Black Country Group is pleased to announce that work has started on our next phase of development at our 235 Y-Living accommodation in Hamstead, West Bromwich. The new development which will provide 26 safe and secure affordable homes for young professionals and families, will be made up of two buildings, complete with one-bedroom studio…

Phillis’ Story

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Older lady smiling whilst opening the door to a community centre.

Our team started working with Phillis after YMCA took over Making Connections from Accord Housing. When Rue our Making Connections Project Worker, first met Phillis she seemed down and in low mood. Phillis told me us that since her husband died she found it hard to find things to help get her out her flat….