Last Month, we were honored to welcome Rob Polkinghorne, CEO of Cheshire East Council, to YMCA Crewe! During his visit, Rob had the opportunity to meet with our CEO, Mark Hills, and engage with one of our remarkable young individuals, Leo Borowski, who serves as a YMCA England & Wales Youth Ambassador. Leo shared his…
Join us for an unforgettable night of solidarity and support at YMCA Crewe’s Sleep Easy event. Sleep Easy is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people facing or at risk of homelessness in our community. About Sleep Easy: Sleep Easy is more than just a fundraiser; it is a…
We are thrilled to announce that on April 21, 2024, our very own Mark Thompson will be participating in the prestigious TCS London Marathon 2024 Event. Mark is running to raise crucial funds for YMCA Crewe, aiming to provide more accommodation and support to positively impact lives and brighten futures in our community. The TCS...
Crewe, UK – 13th February 2024 - Shanaze Reade, the celebrated British BMX cyclist, and her partner Katy Roocroft recently paid a visit to YMCA Crewe, an organisation dedicated to providing support and opportunities for individuals in need. During their visit, they received a guided tour of the facility and engaged in discussions with...
YMCA Crewe has received a grant of £43,632 from Nationwide as part of their Community Grants programme, which brings their members and colleagues together to help tackle the housing crisis. The funding will enable YMCA Crewe to continue the work of their Independent Living Coach. The grant will also cover the session costs for the...
In May 2023, YMCA Crewe appointed a new Youth Advocacy Worker for our Youth Power project, funded by the Foyer Federation and Blagrave Trust. However, this interview process was different to any we have run before. We enabled our Board Advisory Group to run the shortlisting, question setting, and interviewing. The Board Advisory Group is…
On Monday 8th May, as part of ‘The Big Help Out’, the national day of volunteering organised as part of the King’s Coronation celebrations to honour his long history of charitable work, we’re asking our supporters to help spread awareness of our services by dedicating their social media channels to YMCA Crewe for one day….
Construction and Development Group Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K), currently working on the regeneration of Crewe town centre, are partnering with YMCA Crewe to launch a new Construction Skills programme to encourage people experiencing homelessness to consider careers in the Construction Industry. Led by our instructors, the 12-week programme will cover a broad introduction to a…
Are you interested in giving back to your local community, learning new skills and making a real difference? We are looking for Trustees to join YMCA Crewe – people who would like to make a difference in the community we serve, bring fresh perspectives to board meetings and have a genuine interest in the work…
We are launching an exciting new partnership with Sandbach based company Bathgate Silica Sand, part of the wider Bathgate Group, which will offer a life changing opportunity to a young person experiencing homelessness. Having supported our work for a number of years, part of Bathgate’s support this year will be used to launch a new…
