Virtual Sleep Easy 2021

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Forty local people helped to raise an impressive £3,511 for YMCA East Surrey by taking part in a mammoth virtual Sleep Easy challenge on Friday 26 March to raise awareness of the thousands of young people who are made homeless each year. With lockdown rules in place, this year’s YMCA Sleep Easy event required organisers…

Brownie becomes YMCA Virtual Santa Run’s little helper

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Seven-year-old Brownie, Amelie Chandler, was among 272 individual runners and walkers who supported YMCA East Surrey’s inaugural Virtual Santa Run during the month of December. “I did the YMCA Virtual Santa Run as part of my Brownie Charity Badge,” says Amelie. “I chose YMCA East Surrey because it is a very good charity that helps…

New alliance to transform emotional wellbeing and mental health support for Surrey’s children and young people

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YMCA East Surrey will form part of the new Surrey Wellbeing Partnership which has won a large contract to provide children and young people with greater support around emotional wellbeing and mental health. This alliance of organisations aims to bring together NHS clinical expertise with local and national third sector organisations who have proven track…

BBC Surrey Radio visits YMCA’s inclusive activities for young people ahead of Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day

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As part of Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day appeal, BBC Surrey Radio came down to see our inclusive sports activities for young people with disabilities. Without the support of Comic Relief and other funders, we wouldn’t be able to deliver the range of activities that we offer. Check out the video below and please like…

1,000 Days of Play – financial support for families

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At YMCA East Surrey, we aim to provide activities for children that are great fun and affordable. To ensure every child can access our children’s clubs and activities, we can offer free or reduced places to families who need additional support. This includes our Holiday Clubs, After School Clubs, recreational activities and Short Breaks.

Calling all Santas – the YMCA Santa Run is going virtual!

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Understandably, this year’s YMCA Santa Run will not be taking part in Priory Park, Reigate on Sunday 6 December, but that doesn’t stop you putting on your Santa hat/beard, taking part, having some FUN and raising FUNDS for YMCA East Surrey throughout December. Launch yourself into the festive season by completing a 1 or 3-…

Two inspirational young people at YMCA East Surrey to feature in national Youth Matters project

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Following submissions by staff, YMCA East Surrey has had not one but two young people selected for inclusion in YMCA’s Youth Matters Week (2-6 November), which recognises exceptional young people who have overcome significant obstacles to make a real difference to their lives and their community. Chailey Turner (26) and Nicole Tootill (28) are two…