Order of the Red Triangle Award for YMCA East Surrey Chairman

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Order of the Red Triangle

YMCA East Surrey honoured outgoing Chairman, Chris Brewer, at their recent AGM with the coveted Order of the Red Triangle award. More than 100 guests attended the event, including supporters, challengers and representatives from many funders and partner agencies, which was held at the YMCA Sports and Community Centre in Redhill.

Sliding into Summer with new play equipment

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We have recently overhauled and reopened our outside play area which will benefit many local children, including those who use our Sports and Community Centre in Redhill. The project was made possible thanks to a £63,415 grant from Biffa Award; a multi-million-pound fund that helps to build communities and transform lives through awarding grants to…

20th Fun Run for YMCA East Surrey

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YMCA East Surrey held their first Fun Run in 2000, under their former name of Redhill and Reigate YMCA, with 200 runners turning out to take part. On Bank Holiday Sunday, this figure rocketed to almost 1,200 as local families signed up to join in the charity’s 20th Fun Run celebrations against the picturesque backdrop…

New YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-school is open!

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The eagerly awaited opening of YMCA East Surrey’s YMCA Merstham Hub Pre-School took place on Thursday 28 March 2019. Reigate and Banstead Borough Councillor, Mark Brunt, who has been instrumental in the development of the project, cut the ribbon. Cllr Mark Brunt said: “We as a community in Merstham said that we want more, and…

YMCA Sleep Easy 2019

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Local people helped to raise £9,526 for YMCA East Surrey at a local fundraising event last weekend that saw them sleep out for the night at the Innes Pavilion in Horley. More than 50 people took part at the event on Friday 8 March 2019, helping to raise money but also awareness of the work…

YMCA East Surrey is YMCA of the Year!

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YMCA East Surrey is celebrating this week after taking the coveted title of ‘YMCA of the Year’ at the ninth annual Youth Matters Awards on Friday 2 November 2018. The glittering ceremony, held by YMCA England and Wales at 8 Northumberland Avenue, was hosted by former T4 presenter Miquita Oliver. Over 250 guests celebrated the…