YMCA North Staffordshire

Who would have thought maths could be fun? Our receptionist Ayo is sharing his talent for teaching maths with YMCA residents through his Funmatics classes! Helping young people build confidence, develop skills and enjoy learning! 👏 #YMCA

A huge thank you to Roast House Coffee for coming along to train our staff and deliver some delicious coffee beans. We're really excited to begin our partnership with them as we start our new coffee offer! If you want a delicious cup of coffee, come and visit our cafe! #YMCA

What does the future of youth work look like, and are we doing enough to protect it? 💭 Recently, our YMCA England & Wales Youth Ambassadors represented at the Houses of Parliament for the launch of the ‘Thrive or Decline: Youth Work in 2035’ report. 🏛️ Youth work is so much more than providing activities and somewhere for young people to go. It's about creating opportunities, building relationships, breaking down barriers and giving young people the tools to shape their own futures. Read the full report here➡️: lnkd.in/eWhi_Vib @YMCAEng_Wales

Yesterday evening, our YMCA England & Wales Youth Ambassadors represented at the Houses of Parliament for the launch of the ‘Thrive or Decline: Youth Work in 2035’ report. 🏛️ Youth work is so much more than providing activities and somewhere for young people to go. It's about creating opportunities, building relationships, breaking down barriers and giving young people the tools to shape their own futures. Read the full report here➡️: lnkd.in/eWhi_Vib

What a disaster - all the chocolate for this year's Christmas Hampers has been stolen! We want to help spread the magic of Christmas to families across Stoke-on-Trent - and we need YOUR help! Join us in the Battle of the Boxes - a competition to see which box of chocolate is Stoke-on-Trent's favourite! Every box donated will go towards our Christmas Hampers for families across the city. Cast your vote today - drop off as many boxes as you can of your favourite chocolates at the YMCA reception! See if you recognise the thief here youtu.be/ENf2HMwohPg #YMCA

"It takes a village to raise a child" This is the heart of YMCA North Staffordshire's Village Model; it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to launch a young adult. No young person develops in isolation, and every member of our team plays a key role in the growth of our young people We caught up with our Senior Leadership Team to hear what "working together as a village" means to them Find out what they had to say 👉 youtu.be/SUR0DytsPNQ #YMCA

🍽️Come along to our next Community Meal! ❤️ Join us for a great meal, friendly faces and plenty of good conversations, with our wonderful friends at UNISON Retired Members making their delicious homemade lobby! Everybody is welcome, and we can't wait to see you! 😀 #YMCA | UNISON

Proud to support upcoming leaders! Our Youth Governance team worked today with the Future Hope ambassadors to tackle a training session all about leadership and project management! From learning about different leadership styles, to effective project tracking, we had a great time working as a team and growing more confident in being the voice of tomorrow! #YMCA

Ready, Steady, BAKE! 👩‍🍳 Our Home Education sessions were looking extra delicious today, and trust us when we say they tasted just as good as they looked! It was all about baking in today's session, as our young people went head-to-head in the ultimate baking challenge! From cupcakes and brownies to freshly baked cookies, each team put their creativity and baking skills to the test. But there could only be ONE YMCA Home Ed Baking Champion! 🏆 Want to get involved in our Home Education sessions? Drop us a DM to find out more about what's on offer! #YMCA

Did you know our YMCA staff and young people travelled to CVJM Erlangen to build connections and create unforgettable memories? 🇩🇪🌍 🗣️ “It was an experience I will never forget!” Discover more about their incredible journey! ☺️ Read more here ➡️ymcans.org.uk/building-conne…

The countdown is ON for Battle of the Boxes! 👀 Something BIG is coming this Christmas… but we're keeping our cards close to our chest for now! 🤫🎄 All will be revealed very soon… Keep your eyes peeled, because this is one battle you won't want to miss! #YMCA #BattleOfTheBoxes

WE'RE RECRUITING!📢 We're looking for a Family Co-ordinator to join our friendly Families Department here at YMCA North Staffordshire! You'll work closely with families in their homes and communities, helping them build confidence, overcome challenges and access the support they need. Find out more and apply today! 👇 🔗 ymcans.org.uk/ymca-vacancies… #YMCA

A sneak peek of what's to come... 👀 When it comes to creating a Christmas video, YMCA North Staffordshire doesn't do things by halves! Christmas is in trouble once again, and it's down to our team to step up, take on the challenge and SAVE CHRISTMAS! 🎁 But will they succeed? There's only one way to find out... Keep your eyes peeled for our Battle of the Boxes launch video... COMING SOON!📽️ #YMCA

Looking after our incredible staff! 💙 Our dedicated staff work hard every day to make a difference in the lives of others, so we wanted to show them how much we appreciate them! Led by our chaplain Nnaeto, we took a group to the beautiful Lichfield Cathedral, the perfect chance to get away from the office and relax with friends - and doesn't it look stunning?! We want to say a MASSIVE thank you to all of our staff for all they do! #YMCA

Our residents have been hard at work in the kitchen again 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 On the menu? Vegan pizza rolls - and they were absolutely delicious! Life skills, such as cooking, are so critical, and we are so glad to be able to offer our young people cooking sessions in our Training Kitchen #YMCA

The YMCA Holiday Hubb is back! ✨ Join us on the 26th of October from 12pm for a fun-filled day for the whole family! 🙌💙 There’ll be plenty to see and do throughout the day, with lots of fun and games waiting for you! Get your FREE ticket here: eequ.org/book/family-fun-ses… #YMCA

A massive thank you to Cottage Delight for their incredible generosity! 💙 Your kind donations will support our residents and Your Local Pantry members. We can't wait to see what delicious dishes they create in our cooking classes! 👨‍🍳 #YMCA | @cottagedelight

Proud to celebrate Black History Month! 🖤❤️💛💚 At YMCA North Staffordshire, we believe diversity makes our community stronger! It was fantastic to bring everyone together for a special Community Meal celebrating Black history, culture and achievements. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 💙 #YMCA

WE'RE RECRUITING!📢 We're looking for a Family Co-ordinator to join our friendly Families Department here at YMCA North Staffordshire! You'll work closely with families in their homes and communities, helping them build confidence, overcome challenges and access the support they need. Find out more and apply today! 👇 🔗 ymcans.org.uk/ymca-vacancies… #YMCA

A helping hand in our wildflower garden! 🌱 A huge thank you to Estey Holdings for helping us maintain our outdoor spaces, creating a welcoming environment for our young people, staff and visitors! Read the full story here 👇 ymcans.org.uk/a-helping-hand…