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New recipe book celebrates the power of shared meals at YMCA DownsLink Group

We’re excited to share our new Chaplaincy Recipe Book, inspired by the meals that bring young people, volunteer chaplains and colleagues together across our supported housing.    […]
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Time to Talk Day 2026: a small conversation can make a BIG difference

Today is Time to Talk Day — the nation’s biggest conversation about mental health.   We know how powerful talking can be. Every day, […]

WiSE words: exploitation safety during the festive season

“Spread cheer, not fear. Let’s keep every child safe this year”   The festive season is often seen as a time of joy, family, […]
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YMCA DownsLink Group invited to Lancing Prep Hove school assembly ahead of Love in a Box collection. 

Lancing Prep Hove has been supporting local young people for years, organising a collection of items to fill Christmas boxes for our Brighton and […]
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WiSE Words: acknowledging International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

It’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November, and this year the focus is ending digital violence. Online spaces […]

Guildford foyer residents celebrate 60 years of theatre at a special gala night at the Yvonne Arnaud

Guildford foyer residents and staff were recently invited to a special evening at the Yvonne Arnaud theatre in the town, to celebrate its 60th […]
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Well done and thank you to Leah and Alice for completing their incredible Surrey to Sea run to mark 15 years of WiSE

Best friends Leah and Alice have completed an incredible continuous 70km (43.5 miles) run from Guildford to Hove seafront along the Downs Link Way, […]
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Young people create a powerful film about homelessness and mental health

And that’s a wrap! Some of our young supported housing residents had a great learning experience creating a powerful short film that we shared […]

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