YMCA Bournemouth is thrilled to announce that it has received a £5,000 grant from the Talbot Village Trust to continue providing its free, transformative counselling service for those in need. This generous funding will enable the charity to offer 100 additional therapy sessions to individuals facing multiple disadvantages, including at-risk young people, single and homeless…
Sarah Gallagher (Self-Management Team Lead) and Andrea Dawson (Social Prescriber) recently donated two knitted blankets to YMCA Bournemouth for use by their residents. The blankest were made by the Knit and Stitch group that they attend. Andrea said “The group meet every other Thursday. It is a group for patients, registered with any one of…
Two dedicated runners have stepped up to represent YMCA Bournemouth in the prestigious TCS London Marathon, answering the call featured in the 8th July edition of the Bournemouth Daily Echo. This year’s marathon is set to take place on 27 April 2025. All funds raised by the YMCA Bournemouth team will directly support people who…
YMCA Bournemouth is thrilled to announce that applications are now open to take part in its fundraising Tandem SKY Dive event, which will be held at GoSkyDive in Salisbury on 15th June 2025. For over 145 years, YMCA Bournemouth has been a cornerstone of the community, providing essential services in Accommodation, Youth Work, Family Work,…
The Townsend Youth Partnership (Charity number 1093213), based on the Townsend Estate in Bournemouth, is delighted to announce the receipt of a £9,500 grant from The Morrisons Foundation. This generous funding will enable the creation of a sensory room at the Townsend Youth Club, providing a vital resource to support young people’s mental health…
Congratulations to the following people who received prizes in YMCA Bournemouth’s recent Prize Draw for the Chatterboxes. https://www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk/youth/the-chatterboxes-disability-action-group (All winners have been notified by email.) 1 – UX Architects An original painting (Lulworth Castle) by internationally renowned artist Mirek J. Lucan worth over £1,000 https://www.lucanart.com 2 – Kate Palka Bayside Fitness Club – 2 Adult…
YMCA Bournemouth are raising funds for the Chatterboxes, this Christmas, by asking people to take part in their first ever Prize Draw. The Chatterboxes are an inspiring youth action project run by young people with disabilities aged 11-25. Their mission is to empower young people, build confidence, improve well-being, and foster independence. They create a…
Dorset people experiencing homelessness have received a pre-Christmas boost after shoppers donated hundreds of life-enhancing items. The donations came after colleagues at Tesco’s Poole Fleets Extra store opted to support YMCA Bournemouth’s Prezzies for Rezzies campaign. This year’s campaign, in partnership with and the HealthBus Trust, is encouraging members of the public to write Christmas…
YMCA Bournemouth and the HealthBus Trust are appealing for the Dorset community to spread some Christmas cheer by giving a gift to those in need this festive period. The YMCA’s 18th ‘Prezzies for Rezzies’ campaign launches, where we encourage members of the public to write Christmas cards and donate gifts for residents of our supported…
YMCA Bournemouth recently held a special celebration event to showcase its transformative work within the community. Over 100 attendees, including Sir Christopher Lees, Deputy Lieutenant of Dorset, and Cllr George Farquhar, Mayor of Bournemouth, were moved by the powerful stories shared and the dedication of the YMCA staff. The event featured the premiere of…
