ymcabc_admin, Author at YMCA Black Country Group

Meet our CEO – Steve Bavington

Posted 9:05 pm by ymcabc_admin & filed under Latest News, News & Events.

Steve, CEO of YMCA Black Country Group, sat smiling in a YMCA room next to green plant and in front of colourful posters

We’d like to introduce you to the new CEO of YMCA Black Country Group, Steve Bavington. We sat down to hear a little about how his passion for thriving communities has led to his return to YMCA Black Country Group.

Fundraisers smash total despite sub-zero temperatures

Posted 11:10 am by ymcabc_admin & filed under Events, Housing, Latest News, News & Events.

A young man wearing a wooly hat is lying inside a cardboard box smiling.

ONLINE GIVING IS OPEN UNTIL 10th APRIL. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING On Friday 10th March, despite the freezing temperatures, a group of dedicated individuals gathered in Merry Hill car park in support of the YMCA Black Country Group.

40 Acts of Kindness for Lent

Posted 8:27 am by ymcabc_admin & filed under Latest News, News & Events.

picture of pancakes on a plate next to the text 40 acts of kindness the truth about pancakes

If we were to tell you that today was all about fasting you might not believe us, but it’s true! Pancake Day is all about fasting, and here’s why…

Local Community Spread Christmas Joy Through Donations

Posted 2:44 pm by ymcabc_admin & filed under News & Events, Uncategorised.

YMCA staff member receiving donation of Christmas dinners for residents from the manager of The Lewisham in West Bromwich

YMCA Black Country Group would like to say an enormous thank you to all the organisations for their generous donations to our projects across the Black Country this Christmas. Over the last few weeks our various projects have been inundated with donations of food, gifts and money for our service users. The latest donation was…

New YMCA Black Country Group CEO Appointed

Posted 11:17 am by ymcabc_admin & filed under Latest News, Uncategorised.

YMCA Black Country Group are delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Bavington for our next Chief Executive Officer. Following a robust appointment process and a lot of prayer, Trustees chose Steve from a strong field of candidates as the person to lead us into the next phase of our exciting work and progression.