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 2023 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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16 hours ago
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Teamwork, perseverance and trial and error are all crucial in a young person's development. Our After School Clubs aim to help develop these skills using teambuilding games.

Young people took it in turns to navigate the string course blindfolded. Listening to their peers trying to get to the end without touching the string.

Working as a team on shared goals is imperative to achieving the best outcomes possible.

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Teamwork, perseverance and trial and error are all crucial in a young persons development. Our After School Clubs aim to help develop these skills using teambuilding games. Young people took it in turns to navigate the string course blindfolded. Listening to their peers trying to get to the end without touching the string. Working as a team on shared goals is imperative to achieving the best outcomes possible. Barnsley North Area Team #youthwork #teambuildinggames
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Lots of fun had by all at SEND provision
We started off with paper mache ready to make some spooky Halloween basket.
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Lots of fun had by all at SEND provision We started off with paper mache ready to make some spooky Halloween basket. Followed by some team works games.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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6 days ago
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Some of our Y Stay In club members met with Gemma from We Great Ladies and Sue from Fusion last night. They are tasked with commissioning artists as part of Fusion's and Barnsley's Cultural Education Partnership's Festival of Joy for Barnsley. It's wonderful and imperative that young people are consulted on matters that involve them. Gemma always brings a fabulous vibe and energy to sessions, we'd love to keep her but she is busy with pulling the festival together 🙂 More info on this as it evolves 🙂 Barnsley Central Area Team YMCA England & Wales Barnsley North Area Team YMCA Barnsley Barnsley Council #youngpeoplematter #artsforhealth #YoungPeopleLeadingChange #artiscool #youngpeopleandart ... See MoreSee Less

Some of our Y Stay In club members met with Gemma from We Great Ladies and Sue from Fusion last night. They are tasked with commissioning artists as part of Fusions and Barnsleys Cultural Education Partnerships Festival of Joy for Barnsley. Its wonderful and imperative that young people are consulted on matters that involve them. Gemma always brings a fabulous vibe and energy to sessions, wed love to keep her but she is busy with pulling the festival together :) More info on this as it evolves :) Barnsley Central Area Team YMCA England & Wales Barnsley North Area Team YMCA Barnsley Barnsley Council #youngpeoplematter #artsforhealth #YoungPeopleLeadingChange #artiscool #youngpeopleandart
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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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