Our impact
How we transform young lives
Our impact
How we transform young lives
The work we do every year changes lives. We step in to prevent children and young people from crisis by providing supported accommodation, support & advice, family mediation and counselling. By supporting young people, at this crucial stage in their lives (16-24), we can help them change their lives and create a better future for themselves.
Our impact in numbers
Why your support is needed now
Weโre doing all we can to break the cycle of homelessness for young people in your community. We positively impact the lives of over 10,000 children, young people and families each year. But weโre not there yet.ย The need for our support and yours has never been greater.
70%
cuts in funding to youth services in the last 10 years.
20%
increase in demand for our housing support since the pandemic.
27%
of the young people we help have come from the care system.
1 in 20
children experience the death of a parent before the age of 16.
20%
of all homeless people in the UK are aged between 16 and 24.
1 in 62
young people were ย UK were estimated to be facing homelessness in 2023-2024
How our work makes a difference
Josh’s story
A year ago, Josh was facing homelessness.ย He was having trouble at home and didn’t get on with his parents. After moving into our supported accommodation, Josh took every opportunity he could to help other people like him.
Leo’s story
An incident at home led to a relationship breakdown between 17 year old Leo and his mum. His mum reached out for help from our Family Mediation Service as she was close to evicting him.
Archie’s story
After a chaotic few years Archie found stability at the YMCA. Now, with help from YMCAโs Life Change Fund heโs all set to take another big step forwards.
