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Volunteers’ Week 2025: Meet our volunteer chaplain, Lisa

To celebrate Volunteers’ Week (2 to 8 June), we spoke to one of our chaplains, Lisa, about her experience volunteering with our young people.  […]
WiSE words: turning 'Adolescence' into action

WiSE words: turning ‘Adolescence’ into action

Blog by one of our specialist sexual exploitation support workers: Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ is a gripping and unsettling exploration of the complexities of modern youth, […]
Chaplaincy BBQ at Eastbourne Foyer

2024 Chaplaincy BBQ: sausages, ketchup and a cheeky seagull!

Read all about our annual chaplaincy BBQ that took place recently in Eastbourne.
Caroline Stearman, Trustee, talking about her own faith

A trustee’s reflection on faith

During the recent YMCA World Week of Prayer and Interfaith week, one of our Trustees, Caroline Stearman, wrote a reflection on her faith and what it means to her.
myth busting: young man wearing black coat and winter hat sat on a wooden bench

Myth busting: 5 common homelessness myths

There are lots of myths surrounding youth homelessness. In this blog, we explore some of the most common ones.
The Youth Council and Inspire Team stood outside the Houses of Parliament with MP Peter Kyle

YMCA Youth Council’s amazing day at the Houses of Parliament

The YMCA Youth Council were delighted to have been invited by Peter Kyle MP to the have a private tour of the Houses of Parliament.

Family Mediation: what is it and who does it help?

Mary Carmichael, our Family Support Mediator, tells us more about her role and what exactly family mediation involves.
Room to Rant gig, all young men on stage at the end freestyling

Room to Rant – Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, we interviewed Room to Rant counsellor Katy all about the project.
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