Phoenix Taxis Takes Centre Stage as Main Sponsor of Sound Futures FestivalYMCA Northumberland is proud to announce Phoenix Taxis as the Main Stage Sponsor for the inaugural Sound Futures Festival, taking place on Saturday 22 August in Ashington. As Northumberland's...

Trustee Mark Takes on the "150 Challenge" to Celebrate YMCA Northumberland's 150th Anniversary!As YMCA Northumberland celebrates an incredible 150 years of supporting young people and communities across Northumberland, one of our dedicated Trustees is taking on an...

Young People Take Centre Stage at Reimagined Ashington Fair DayYoung people from across Ashington are playing a leading role in shaping this year's Fair Day celebrations, helping to bring fresh energy, new ideas, and a renewed sense of community spirit to one of the...

A Story of Resilience: How YMCA Northumberland Is Powering a Safer Future for AshingtonAt YMCA Northumberland, we've always believed that strong communities are built on connection, support, and resilience. For more than 150 years, our North View building has been a...

Ian Lavery MP Becomes Parliamentary Patron for YMCAYMCA Northumberland is delighted to welcome the news that Ian Lavery MP has accepted the role of Parliamentary Patron for YMCA, demonstrating his continued commitment to supporting young people and communities across...

More Than Volunteering: Adam’s Journey with the YMCAAdam has been attending our 13–18 year old youth sessions for some time and, keen to give back, took the opportunity to volunteer at our younger Youth Café sessions. With a positive attitude and a genuine passion for...

From Nursery to Boardroom: A Lifelong Journey with the YMCAWe reached out to one of our ex-board members, Mick Hydes. Here is his story: "I was only three years old when my journey with the YMCA began.   I lived just a few doors down, on North View in Ashington,...

150 Years of Support For Northumberland’s Young PeopleYoung people in Northumberland are preparing for a year-long celebration of support from a charity that has had their wellbeing at heart for 150 years. Over the years, YMCA Northumberland has touched the lives of...

25 Years at YMCA Our CEO reached his 25th work anniversay on the 21st August 2025. Here is his story: "I’ve hit a milestone I never imagined: 25 years working for the YMCA. When I left school, I didn’t leave with much. I underachieved, and I knew it. Back then, I felt...

Introducing our new Senior Youth Worker: Ricky MurrayThe YMCA is delighted to announce the appointment of Ricky Murray as our new Senior Youth Worker. With an extensive background in youth development and community engagement, Ricky brings a wealth of experience and a...

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Shirley Johnson as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees. Shirley joined our board in 2022 and has been a valuable member of our team ever since. She brings with her a genuine passion for YMCA and a deep understanding of...

The fantastic Chair of our board, Avril Gibson, is stepping down this week after 22 dedicated years of trusteeship. Trustees voluntarily give up their time to ensure that charities stay on track and continuously fulfil their purpose and commitment to their...

The YMCA National Conference is an annual gathering of staff, volunteers and trustees from YMCAs all over the England and Wales. The event is an opportunity to exchange valuable knowledge and experience, to reach more people, enhance our services and advocate for our...

Youth Ambassadors are a vital part of YMCA England and Wales, representing young people’s voices in national and local campaigns, and ensuring that YMCA is accountable to the young people it serves. They help to influence government policy by speaking from their lived...