OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE PATHWAY HOME IN CHELTENHAM

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We were delighted to welcome visitors from across the county to Vittoria Walk for the official opening of our PATHWAY HOME housing, in Cheltenham.   For the past 169 years, we have proudly served the local community, and more recently, we have provided emergency, temporary, and affordable accommodation to hundreds of individuals each night. Our...

Welly Walk 2024

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Give Your Children an Unforgettable Adventure at YMCA Cheltenham! Event Details: Date: 21st August 2024 Time: 10am – 3pm Location: YMCA Cheltenham Sports Centre, College Drive, Cheltenham GL51 8NY The Welly Walk at YMCA Cheltenham is crafted to spark imagination and create lasting memories. Join us for a day where each step leads to a…

Celebrating a Year of Positive Change and Gratitude at YMCA Cheltenham: Survey Highlights and Support Worker Appreciation

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As we look back upon the last year here at YMCA Cheltenham it is with great pride and gratitude we reflect on our amazing staff teams across the organisation, as they embody YMCA Cheltenham’s values such as integrity, honesty, openness, empathy kindness, generosity and grace, as they consistently change peoples lives through the inspiring work…

Championing the Homeless: Cheltenham’s Sleep Easy 2024

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Introduction In the heart of Gloucestershire, the Sleep Easy 2024 event in Cheltenham shone a light on the community’s unyielding spirit, rallying unprecedented support for one of society’s most pressing issues: homelessness.  This initiative went beyond the mere act of fundraising; it provided a poignant, immersive experience that invited the community to deeply engage with…

YMCA Cheltenham AGM and Celebration Evening

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Cheltenham’s YMCA held a celebration on the 20th September, opening their doors to guests and the community, to honour 167 years of the annual meeting. To build the atmosphere of the exciting evening, BeanBaker, a local band - played live music. As Indie tunes drifted through the air, many people followed suit and gathered in...

YMCA Cheltenham on BBC Radio Gloucestershire

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BBC Radio Gloucestershire featured image YMCA Cheltenham is one of the oldest and largest providers of specialised housing in Gloucestershire. We provide more than 1,750 beds per week, including supported accommodation for people affected by homelessness and those requiring a helping hand before living independently in the community. Head of Operations, David Kinghorn, was recently interviewed by Rakhee Gogna from...

Congratulations to YMCA Cheltenham Football Club

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Football On Sunday the 25th of June, players from YMCA Cheltenham FC congregated at the Gloucester City Football ground to play rival team Man v Fat. The YMCA Cheltenham Football Team is made up of residents and staff from across our Cheltenham and Gloucester sites. The game was played in honour of Morgan Brick, who sadly...

YMCA Cheltenham joins StreetVet Accredited Hostel Scheme

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YMCA Cheltenham Street Vet Featured Image YMCA Cheltenham has recently been awarded pet-friendly accreditation by National charity StreetVet as a part of the StreetVet Accredited Hostel Scheme. With only 10% of UK hostel projects currently accepting pets, and fewer than 7% of pet owners experiencing homelessness willing to give up their dog in exchange for accommodation, the scheme aims to eliminate...

Joseph Main CEO Visits Number 10 Downing Street

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Downing Street Featured Image Joseph Main, our Chief Executive, was invited this week to Number 10 Downing Street in order to attend a special reception for Local Charity Champions. Nominated by Alex Chalk, MP for Cheltenham, Joseph attended the event hosted by Rt. Hon. Stuart Andrew MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The...

Sleep Easy 2023 – Sleeping Rough So Others Don’t Have To

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YMCA Cheltenham Sleep Easy 2023 On Friday 3rd March, twenty-three amazing fundraisers from across our local communities gathered at the YMCA Cheltenham Sports Centre to help raise vital money and awareness to support people at risk of homelessness, those whom the YMCA works with to support their journey to independence. YMCA Cheltenham’s Sleep Easy formed part of a series of...