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 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.
YMCA Barnsley is an independent local charity that works has been workig in Barnsley since 1857, for and with children and young people and their families in Barnsley, delivering a wide range of children’s and youth work programmes.
We provide 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.
We Seek Out We actively look for opportunities to make a transformative impact on young lives in the communities where we work, and believe that every person is of equal value.
We WelcomeWe offer people the space they need to feel secure, respected, heard and valued; and we always protect, trust, hope and persevere.
We InspireWe strive to inspire each person we meet to nurture their body, mind and spirit, and to realise their full potential in all they do.
We Speak OutWe stand up for young people, speak out on issues that affect their lives, and help them to find confidence in their own voice.
We Serve OthersWe are committed to the well-being of the communities we serve and believe in the positive benefit of participation, locally and in the wider world.
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These are our current Programmes of Children’s and Youth Work which provide positive opportunities and activities and build the emotional resilience and wellbeing of children and young people.
The Unity Project – for children and young people aged 8 – 14 years who live in the Central Area and includes after school clubs, youth clubs and holiday provision.
Youth Resilience Project – for children and young people who live in the North Area and includes detached youth work, after school clubs and provision during the school holidays.
Youth Clubs for young people – providing a safe spaces for young people to socialise, access a range of positive activities and opportunities and access support from youth workers.
Youth Clubs for children and young people with SEND – Part of the Short Breaks Provision, we provide a range of creative youth club activities, opportunities for social interaction, personal and social development and learning new skills.
Detached Work – engaging with young people in their localities and offering programmes of positive activities as an alternative to anti-social and risk taking behaviours. We use games, arts, outdoor and environmental activities alongside wider family engagement and seek to work with young people to ensure they have a real voice within their communities.
Green Projects – we have an allotment and 2 community orchards and provide a wide range of environmental activities that offer opportunities to engage with the natural environment.
Peer Support, Voice & Influence and Young Volunteering – Young people play an active role in co-producing and leading provision for others as Young Trustees, Volunteers supporting delivery and as Peer Supporters acting as positive role models, mentoring and supporting other participants.
