We’re running a series of blogs from our members of staff who are continuing to work with vulnerable children and young people during the current COVID-19 crisis. Some staff are working directly with young people in our frontline housing services and others are continuing their vital work virtually. Next in the series is Hannah, Senior…
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A day in the life of a YMCA keyworker – WAVES youth group
We’re launching a series of blogs from our members of staff who are continuing to work with vulnerable children and young people during the current COVID-19 crisis. Some staff are working directly with young people in our frontline housing services and others are continuing their vital work virtually. Kicking off the series is Ella, a…
Be part of the first-ever YMCA Virtual Fun Run in May 2020
2020 is the 150th anniversary of our charity in Redhill and we wanted to find a way to celebrate this with our community as we have postponed our annual Fun Run in Priory Park. So, we are excited to announce that you can earn your special edition YMCA East Surrey 2020 Anniversary Medal and t-shirt…
Coronavirus appeal launch
YMCA East Surrey supports some of the most vulnerable people in our community. The current Coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone, but especially people who already needed extra support, and has also made it more difficult for charities like us to achieve our mission of helping people to belong, contribute and thrive. We need your help…
Young people from WAVES youth group discuss youth services on Channel 5 News
Young people from our WAVES youth group spoke to Channel 5 news team about youth services funding and how vital these services are for young people.
YMCA Santa Run 2019
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.
Wear your festive knits and support YMCA East Surrey this Christmas
YMCA East Surrey is asking businesses, schools, churches and community groups to back their Jolly Jumper Christmas campaign and support their services across East Surrey.
YMCA East Surrey receives Royal visit
Our Redhill Sports and Community Centre welcomed a very special royal visitor this afternoon when HRH The Duke of Gloucester came to see our new Inclusive Sports Facility in action.
Inspirational winner from YMCA East Surrey celebrates success at national youth charity awards
Ella Sowton from YMCA East Surrey has conquered strong competition to be crowned Young Worker of the Year at the leading charity’s national youth awards ceremony on Friday 8 December. Ella, 27 from Redhill triumphed over two other inspiring young people at the Youth Matters 2019 awards ceremony, which was held at exclusive central London…
Order of the Red Triangle Award for YMCA East Surrey Chairman
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.