From November 2025 YMCA Cheltenham is marking an incredible 170 years of supporting the local community right here in Gloucestershire. To celebrate we are seeking 170 sponsors, whether that be individuals, businesses or organisations, to be part of something truly life-changing.
We invite you to take part in Space To Thrive — an opportunity for you or your organisation to directly support someone in the local area who is at risk of homelessness, be it a family, young person or adult; not just to survive, but thrive!
We are asking if you can, for a whole year, donate £50 per month, which can give the prospect of a new beginning for someone who may find themselves in our supported accommodation. Space To Thrive is about giving a person dignity, hope, and the tools they need to thrive.
Your monthly support will provide:
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We want to give each new resident a welcome pack when they arrive at our YMCA Housing in Cheltenham or Gloucester.
Ways to Participate
Donate to a Welcome Pack
Could you or someone you know donate items for our welcome packs? You’ll find a handy essential shopping list on the back of this flyer.
Assemble a Welcome Pack
Would you or your church/group consider assembling a Welcome Pack?
Or are you able to join us to help collate the Welcome Packs?
Sponsor a Welcome Pack
Would you or your church/group like to sponsor a Welcome Pack?
We have calculated the value of each pack to be around £40.
WELCOME PACK SHOPPING LIST
Bed set
Face cloth
Towel, and Tea Towel
Small washing up liquid
Shower gel
Hand Soap
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Toilet roll
Coffee
Teabags
Sugar
Long-life milk
Biscuits
Small food selection – can of soup, can of beans, pasta sauce and packet of pasta, box of cereal, packet of microwave rice and tin of tuna.
Dinner plate
Side plate
Cereal Bowl
Cutlery
Mug
Glass
A frying pan/saucepan
Chopping board
Wooden spoon
Tin opener
Sanitary products (in some boxes)
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We know YMCA Cheltenham holds a special place in the heart of so many people, who have been a part of delivering or using our services and facilities for the past 170 years.
We are collecting 170 Stories for 170 Years, will you share yours? If YMCA Cheltenham has been part of your life – whether you stayed here, worked here, volunteered, or attended a session – we’d love to hear your story.
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