Meet Rebecca — a former resident of Newlands Supported Accommodation, part of Southend YMCA’s ongoing mission to support young people at...

'Box of Hope'- Me and Others A 10-year-old young person embarked on a heartfelt and inspiring project: creating a Hope Box—a personal...

Chris unlocks the door to his new flat—his first step into a future of independence and new beginning. Chris’ story is one of resilience,...

On Saturday the 1st of March, All In Music were invited to be a part of first ever Southend City Day @visitsouthend @southendcityc The...

On the Monday following Southend City Day, the 3rd of March, All In Music were invited to the Southend Makes Music event held at the...

Supporting a young person’s mental health can often be a challenging yet incredibly rewarding process. This case study illustrates the...

Syrie Cox, CEO of Southend YMCA, expressing heartfelt gratitude to the community for their incredible generosity and unwavering support....

(Picture from the Eco News, 2024) We are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent event, The Festive Hangout, which took place on...

On 16th November 2024, we hosted a spectacular evening that combined glamour, joy, and purpose – our Charity Ball: An Evening of Elegance...

At Southend YMCA, we believe in the power of young people to make a difference in their communities. Today, we want to shine a spotlight...

Meet Darcy, a former resident of our supported accommodation, who is encouraging young people to explore the boundless opportunities...

On June 14th, the Southend Christian Fellowship Building buzzed with energy as over 100 dedicated professionals gathered for the 'Amplify...

On June 4th, 2024, Southend YMCA hosted an unforgettable Youth Volunteering Awards night, a jubilant celebration of the exceptional...

On the 7th of March, a group of five young residents from Newlands Supported Accommodation embarked on a transformative journey by...

Image Source: A young adult playing with Jenga blocks. A different image is used for the case study below to maintain confidentiality...

Winter is a tough time for countless young people in Southend, and 2023 is proving exceptionally difficult. Many young people simply have...

Every year, our Christmas appeal, ‘Present for Life’, helps give life-changing support to vulnerable young people throughout the year,...

Exciting News: Southend YMCA Free Text Raffle! Hey there, amazing supporters of Southend YMCA! Get ready to kickstart your festive season...

Gamers Unite! We are looking for eager gamers to host their own game streams to raise awareness of youth services in Southend! Gaming has...

(Image Source: Charity Challenge, 2023) Charity challenge events are a powerful way to empower individuals, foster community engagement,...