YMCA Barnsley

YMCA Barnsley

Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.

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 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 for children and young people and support them so they can belong, contribute and thrive.

We provide affordable, quality room hire 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.

A New Look:
 We’ve had a make-over here at YMCA Barnsley. Keep an eye out and see the changes externally and in the Sports Hall. Internal changes completing hopefully in 2026.
With thanks to Levelling Up funding, BMBC administrative support, Currie & Brown Project Management, Bond Bryan Architects, Hydrock and JP Wild Construction, amongst others.
Watch the video here: YMCA Barnsley Building Works

Impact Report 2024
Below we are proud to share some of some facts and figures from our 2024 Impact Report.

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What We Do

YMCA Barnsley focuses on the following key areas of work
Family & Youth Work, Health & Wellbeing
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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FAKE NEWS ALLERT!: Directly prior to opening the doors to Y Stay In youth club last night, it properly weathered! 🌧️. In what can only be described as a monsoon, members walked through the door dripping wet through. Ever resourceful and quick thinking, in an attempt to thwart the onset of 'crinkly hair,' our Jeff jumped into action like a coiled sponge. One member said, 'if it weren't for Morphy Richards who knows where this could have led, I would have had to walk home with hair frizz, frankly a fate worse than dropping my phone down the toilet!?' #donttrythisathome #lovetolaugh #fakenews #youthwork #YouthWorkMatters ... See MoreSee Less

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This week in our SEND session, young people took part in a calm and creative activity using Hama beads. They designed and made their own unique creations while chatting and discovering shared interests with one another. A relaxed session that supported creativity, communication, and connection ... See MoreSee Less

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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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