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Grooming gangs – the reality behind the headlines

In the wake of the announcement of an inquiry into grooming gangs, our sexual exploitation project manager talks about the myths that persist around […]
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Our charity partnership launches research into youth homelessness at Brighton event

We have partnered with two Brighton and Hove youth homelessness charities to share insights from new research into the issue within the city at […]
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Colleague presents at leading health and social care conference – thank you!

It’s not often that one of our colleagues is presenting straight after Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting – but […]
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CEO welcomes historic investment in social housing

Our CEO, Emily Brock, responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review statement and to news of the plans to scrap the Vagrancy Act of 1824: […]
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Join our 118 Challenge to combat youth homelessness

We are pleased to today launch our 118 Challenge to raise awareness and funds to support young people in Sussex and Surrey who are […]

Highlights from our comprehensive governance review

At YMCA DownsLink Group, we believe that strong governance is a central pillar of delivering meaningful, lasting impact for the young people and the […]

Meet Katherine, our emotional health support worker in Worthing

Our emotional health support workers at Mind the Gap are so important as there are a huge number of young people suffering with mental […]
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, […]

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