How long have you been working for YMCA Cheltenham? I have been here just over 14 months now. I started in November 2021. What do you enjoy most about working for YMCA Cheltenham? Engaging with the residents every resident is different, with different stories about where they have come from and for me, it’s…
YMCA Cheltenham Sports Centre offers a variety of fitness classes, including DanceFit, to help individuals improve their overall physical and mental wellbeing. DanceFit, a high-energy dance workout, is a popular fitness class in Cheltenham for good reason. Here are a few of the many benefits of DanceFit. First, DanceFit provides a full-body workout. This…
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to get in shape? Look no further than badminton at the Cheltenham YMCA Sports Centre! This popular racquet sport offers numerous physical and mental benefits that can help improve your overall health and well-being. One of the main benefits of playing badminton at the Cheltenham YMCA…
Are you looking for a local exercise class? Circuit training is a fantastic workout for anyone regardless of their level of fitness. I spoke to our Sports Centre team member Sarah Gyles to find out more. What is Circuit Training? Circuit Training consists of a set of stations each station is a different exercise, it...
Download 'Inside the Cost of Living' Report As the cost of living crisis intensifies, a report launched today by YMCA England & Wales warns that the health, well-being and future prospects of young residents are under threat, with no proposed Government support in sight. YMCA’s ‘Inside the cost of living crisis’ report was compiled using focus...
Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales: “YMCA welcomes the confirmation around the energy guarantee for businesses and charities announced today which will go a long way in the short term to support many charities like ours. “However, we do urge the Government to outline as quickly the detail around longer-term support…
The world’s oldest and largest youth charity has today warned the incoming Prime Minister of the potential threat of a third sector meltdown, as the impact of the cost of living crisis hits hard on already overstretched charity budgets. Like everyone else in the country, charities are feeling more than just the pinch when…
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales, said: “While YMCA appreciates and acknowledges the pressures faced by inflation, international conflict, and our very necessary response, there is no denying that the Chancellor has missed a vital opportunity to provide support for those in desperate financial need. “Tax...
Hope I watch the horror unfolding The terror of brother against brother The threat to the world One man’s desire to have everything Lent has begun – a time of giving up A time of prayer A time of contemplation A time leading to Celebration, Death and Resurrection My prayer is for peace Peace and...
Thursday, 16 December 2021 Denise Hatton, Chief Executive of YMCA England & Wales, said: “Today’s statistics officially mark a decade of cuts to funding for youth services, with a real-terms fall of 74% in vital investment since 2010/11, equating to a loss of £1.1bn for young people. “Figures released today give the impression that investment…
