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.
Meet our CEO – Steve Bavington
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Fundraisers smash total despite sub-zero temperatures
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
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
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…
Steven’s Story
Steven came to The Glebe Centre whilst he was rough sleeping in Walsall. He explained to the team he had previously been living at a local housing shelter but had been asked to leave because he “had shouted at staff and had kicked in a door that cost them £400”. Steven disclosed during his assessment,…
Sleep Easy 2023 registration is now open!
Sleep Easy is a fundraising challenge event asking you to spend one night sleeping rough, all to raise vital funds to help tackle the root causes of youth homelessness.
Grand Opening for City Gateway
YMCA Black Country Group celebrated the Grand Opening of YMCA City Gateway on Friday 4th November ’22 following the completion of the final phase in August ’22. The new facility was officially opened by Carlos Sanvee, Secretary General of World YMCA (who flew in from Geneva especially for the occasion) together with the Rt Rev…
Reflections from Unify 2022
YMCA European Unify is an opportunity to bring people together with different cultural and spiritual backgrounds. The theme of this year’s conference was “Refreshed. Renewed. Moved” and was held in Vienna, Austria. Several representatives from YMCA Black Country Group attended this year and have shared their reflections of their experience.
Eating a meal or keeping warm: the true cost of living for young people
As the cost of living crisis intensifies, a report launched today by YMCA warns that the health, wellbeing and future prospects of young residents are under threat, with no proposed Government support in sight.
Moving On – YMCA Black Country Group, CEO, Steve Clay
After nearly nineteen years at the helm of YMCAs in the Black Country, Steve Clay has announced he is stepping down as CEO.
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