Over 100 guests gathered on 6 March 2019 to see YMCA East Surrey’s new Inclusive Sports Facility in Redhill declared officially open by 16-time Paralympic medallist, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.
Santas as young as four years old joined in the YMCA East Surrey Santa Run on Sunday 8 December to raise money for charity. Families brought children, parents, dogs – and Rudolph! – to Priory Park in Reigate and 580 runners signed up for the festive 1- and 3-mile races in chilly sunshine.
This month, thanks to ongoing support from the National Lottery Community Fund, we were able to take 20 young people on a two-night youth residential trip to Lodge Hill outdoor centre in the South Downs. “We invited a mixture of young people from across all of our youth clubs,” says YMCA Youth Worker, Fiona Oldam.
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey, Ellie Vesey-Thompson, visited the YMCA Beatz Music Project recently to find out in person what the sessions offer to 11 to 18 year olds in the local area. A small group of young people provided an energy-packed display of talent, with examples of how to lay down vocal…
Cyclists wishing to train for a purpose while making new friends and improving their fitness should look no further than the YMCA East Surrey’s Ride the Alps Challenge. Active bikers can enjoy a 221-mile scenic cycle ascending to 29,174 ft (8,892 m), equivalent to the height of Mount Everest. This takes place from 11th –…
Our 2024 Impact Report is now available to read online! Packed with first-hand experiences from people we have supported and those who’ve supported us, take a 5-minute tea break and read about our charitable projects in East Surrey. A huge thank you to everyone who told us their stories and to all our supporters and…
YMCA East Surrey and Land and City Family Trust (LCFT) have joined forces to secure the future of the Old Pheasantry Outdoor Residential Centre on Colley Hill. The property, built in 1912 and set in five acres of countryside adjoining the North Downs Way, houses a small special needs school as well as offering overnight…
YMCA East Surrey has opened the door on a newly refurbished home which will aid the transition from supported accommodation to independent living for six young adults, aged between 18 and 25. “We are delighted to be able to offer this exciting new project which will help young people take the next step towards self-reliance,”…
On Thursday 11th April, YMCA East Surrey brought their new, eye-catching Y Bus – a mobile youth club on wheels – to Redhill town centre. Stuart Kingsley is the Family Services and Youth Work Manager and Deputy Head of Children and Young People for YMCA East Surrey. He says: “The Y Bus will take youth…
YMCA Sleep Easy is back for its 12th year on Friday 8th March 2024 and your help is needed to support young people facing homelessness. YMCA East Surrey is looking for individuals, friends, schools and other community groups to join staff, councillors and housing residents in Redhill and spend one night sleeping out under the stars or…
