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From pitch to purpose: Gorings Mead sale to Horsham YM FC supports young people

We’re really pleased to share that we’ve sold Gorings Mead in Horsham to Horsham YM Football Club – unlocking vital funding to support children and young people, while securing the future of the […]
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Mental Health Awareness Week: small conversations make a big difference

Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) is a chance to take action to support our mental health – and each other.    This year, we’re supporting YMCA England […]
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YMCA DownsLink Group Launches New Strategy for 2026–31

New strategy: supporting more young people over the next five years.   We have launched our new organisational strategy for 2026-2031, setting out a […]
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People’s Partnership volunteers help transform Crawley supported housing garden

We were delighted to welcome volunteers from non-profit pension provider People’s Partnership who joined us at our Crawley supported housing to help rejuvenate an […]
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We won a gold award at Elysian Awards!

We are proud to announce that YMCA DownsLink Group was recognised at the Elysian Awards 2026, winning Gold in the Making a Difference Together […]
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Brighton and Hove chosen as early adopter for new Young Futures Hub programme

Brighton and Hove has been selected as one of just eight local authorities across England to pilot the government’s new Young Futures Hub programme, […]
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Resident meetings and groups: expanding youth voice across our service

 “Seeing young people lead conversations empowers others to speak up too.”   Maria, Youth Ambassador  Young people living in our supported housing in Horsham are […]
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Transgender Day of Visibility: our commitment to safe space for young people

Today, on Transgender Day of Visibility, we are reaffirming our commitment to creating spaces where trans and nonbinary young people feel respected, supported and able to thrive. This day […]

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