Who we are
Southend YMCA is an outstanding registered charity and housing provider based in Southend On Sea and working throughout Essex.
We work with children, young people, families and the wider community providing high-quality education, outstanding accommodation and positive activities and projects.
These aid personal, social, cultural and moral development as well as improved health and wellbeing to the people of Southend and surrounding areas.
About Us
Our Mission
Our organisation aims to "stand in the gap" through delivering safe and effective services which address the needs and aspirations of children and young people and helps to transform their lives.
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This means that as adults they are in employment, have a decent home, a living wage, good health, emotional wellbeing and can sustain family and community life.
"We Invest in People" Gold Accreditation
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Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People (IIP), said: “We’d like to congratulate Southend YMCA. Gold accreditation on We invest in people is a fantastic effort for any organisation, and places. Southend YMCA in fine company with a host of organisations that understand the value of people.”
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Commenting on the award, Syrie Cox, CEO of Southend YMCA, said: “The IIP award belongs to our incredible staff and volunteer team. They do great work and make a huge difference to the community of Southend. I am so proud of the way in which they live out their values working tirelessly for children, young people and families. Our projects are life changing.”
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We believe that the success of our organisation begins and ends with people. If we make work better for everyone, we make work better for the organisation. And if we do that… we make society stronger, healthier and happier.
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