YMCA Barnsley

YMCA Barnsley

We are an independent local charity that works for and with children and young people and their families. We deliver a wide range of children’s and youth work, extended services and members activities. YMCA Barnsley aims to empower young people by involving them in activities that stimulate, challenge and enable them to realise their potential and participate fully in their communities.

We provide a safe and welcoming space and positive activities for children and young people and support them so they can belong, contribute and thrive in their communities. We provide affordable, quality facilities for other charities. We use the resources we have available to support those who are homeless and vulnerable. We have been an active part of our community since 1857 and we are keen to ensure a legacy for the future as a valued deliverer of services and facilities.

Below we are proud to share some of some facts and figures from our 2022 Impact Report.

 

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What We Do

YMCA Barnsley focuses on the following key areas of work
Community & Youth Work
Homeless Support
Sports & Activities
Facilities Hire

Our Exciting Projects

YMCA Barnsley exists to support children, young people and their families in Barnsley. We aim to empower young people by involving them in activities that stimulate, challenge and enable them to realise their potential and participate fully in their communities.

We provide a positive opportunities and activities for children and young people in a safe environment where they are supported by qualified, experienced and skilled youth workers. Our programmes raise aspirations, build confidence and self-esteem and contribute to building emotional resilience and positive mental wellbeing.

Find out more about our exciting community & youth work projects.

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2 days ago
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Not the best photo as half the gang are not in frame. This was a multi player game of pool, its obvious right? Couple of que's, standard pool table, 15 balls, it's obviously a bog standard game of pool innit? What you might not realise is that young people are building relationships, a common history with their peers and youth workers. They're talking, not necessarily about their next shot, they're negotiating their own rules of engagement, they're talking about fair play and how this transfers into daily life and routines. It invites friendly competition, although the stakes were very high (a Cadbury's Freddo 🙂 ) Conversations about winning and losing and how we cope with that. Nope...it ain't no bog standard game of pool 🙂 #youthworkworks YMCA Barnsley YMCA England & Wales Barnsley Central Area Team Barnsley North Area Team #transferableskills #lifeskills #makeyourownrules #buildingresilience #CommonHistory #buildingrelationships ... See MoreSee Less

Not the best photo as half the gang are not in frame. This was a multi player game of pool, its obvious right? Couple of ques, standard pool table, 15 balls, its obviously a bog standard game of pool innit? What you might not realise is that young people are building relationships, a common history with their peers and youth workers. Theyre talking, not necessarily about their next shot, theyre negotiating their own rules of engagement, theyre talking about fair play and how this transfers into daily life and routines. It invites friendly competition, although the stakes were very high (a Cadburys Freddo :) ) Conversations about winning and losing and how we cope with that. Nope...it aint no bog standard game of pool :) #youthworkworks YMCA Barnsley YMCA England & Wales Barnsley Central Area Team Barnsley North Area Team #transferableskills #lifeskills #makeyourownrules #buildingresilience #CommonHistory #buildingrelationships
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4 days ago
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A huge congratulations to the Residential Steering Group who raised over £150 at a Coffee Morning for their upcoming residential.

It is brilliant to see what young people are capable of when given opportunities to showcase themselves and do something for the community.

Thank you to everyone who attend the event and kindly donated.

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A huge congratulations to the Residential Steering Group who raised over £150 at a Coffee Morning for their upcoming residential. It is brilliant to see what young people are capable of when given opportunities to showcase themselves and do something for the community. Thank you to everyone who attend the event and kindly donated. Barnsley Central Area Team Barnsley North Area Team YMCA England & Wales #youthwork #Steeringgroup #volunteering #youthworkworksImage attachment
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Fantastic - well done everyone!! 🤩

Congratulations everyone richly deserved 🎉

Aw thats great well done xxx

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7 days ago
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How you can get involved

Be a Volunteer

 There are plenty of ways you can get involved and opportunities for you to embrace. Our volunteers include trustees, support our children’s and youth work, help with our allotment & orchards, support our work with the homeless and vulnerable, and help us with events and fundraising.

Make a Donation

 Whether you decide to make a one-off donation or pledge a monthly gift, we promise the donation you make to YMCA Barnsley will be used to benefit the lives of children, young people and vulnerable members of the community. Your support makes a real difference!

Access our Services

 YMCA Barnsley exists to support children, young people and their families in Barnsley. We aim to empower young people by involving them in activities that stimulate, challenge and enable them to realise their potential and participate fully in their communities.

Find YMCA Barnsley

Contact us and find us on 01226 214165

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