Get Involved

Each year we rely more and more on the income we can raise through donations, fundraising events, and sponsorship to continue providing vital support for individuals, families and communities in Cheshire. From money raised by individuals taking part in sponsored challenges, to churches and community groups making annual donations, every pound we receive is helping to raise awareness of our work, and helping us change lives.

In the past, our community have helped to support our work by:

• Voting for us to win a £1500 Tesco Community Grant for our Breakfast Club.
• Purchasing tickets for our local Rotary community raffle.
• Taking part in our ‘FitFest’ sponsored event at St Peters Church.
• Choosing us as their local charity through the Co-op local causes scheme.
• Donating to our Christmas Appeal.
• Taking part in our Sponsored Bungee Jump at Salford Quays.
• Supporting us through a huge variety of different fundraising events, individual donations, and charity collections.

We have many options for Corporate Support including project specific support opportunities, sponsored event participation, and meeting room hire. In return, we can offer businesses great opportunities for staff engagement and team building, which will help boost the emotional and mental wellbeing of your colleagues, as well as enabling you to build your reputation as a socially responsible company.

Examples of support we have received from local SMEs include:

• Hiring our Training and Conference Rooms for a wide variety of events, meetings and functions
• Using our GLO Café for smaller, more informal meetings
• Helping us to build furniture for our newly renovated bedrooms
• Donating food and toiletries for residents
• Attending fundraising events including our Sponsored Sleep Out
• Donating Christmas presents
• Supporting us as their Charity of the Year
• Working with us to launch two new resident engagement projects in 2023

To discuss our upcoming opportunities for local businesses, please email Head of Fundraising and Governance at josh.walker-brooks@ymcacheshire.org.uk.

Supporters who make a regular monthly donation towards our work are an integral part of our service. These regular donations help fund the work we are currently delivering, and enable us to plan for the future.

As a YMCA Roomsponsor, your regular donation can support young people to feel safe, secure, and positive about their future. It will enable us to continue working alongside our residents to rebuild their physical and mental health and wellbeing, as well supporting them to access training, education and employment.

By becoming a Roomsponsor, you’ll get regular, real feedback from the young people who are turning their lives around, thanks to your regular donation. You’ll also receive a welcome pack and thank you gift.

For more information about joining the Roomsponsor scheme, please email josh.walker-brooks@ymcacheshire.org.uk.

Volunteering with YMCA Cheshire gives individuals living in our local community the opportunity to play a vital role in enabling us to deliver many of our services.

We have volunteers supporting us across all areas of our service, including our After School Clubs and Holiday Villages, and our GLO Café. Roles are flexible, and our Volunteers Co-ordinator, Laura, works with new volunteers to agree a role and time commitment that works for them.

As well as regular volunteering, we also have opportunities for volunteers to support us on a one-off basis, with roles supporting fundraising events throughout the year.

Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity to give back to your local community, while also building skills that can help you progress into training and employment.

Leaving a Gift in your Will to YMCA Cheshire will make a lasting impact in your community.

YMCA Cheshire are at the forefront of providing services that create new futures for children, young people and adults in Cheshire. We provide high quality accommodation and support, as well as a range of community services.

YMCA Cheshire are part of the international YMCA movement, which has been supporting young people across the world for almost 200 years.

We use the recognition, sustainability and influence of a global brand to deliver high quality, dependable work in our local community.

Money raised locally stays local. All public donations we receive are used to provide the housing, health and wellbeing support, access to training and employment, and community activities we deliver locally.

To find out more about leaving a Gift in your Will, please contact Josh Walker-Brooks on 01270 257673 or josh.walker-brooks@ymcacheshire.org.uk.

We are always grateful to our local community who regularly donate items including toiletries packs, toys, Christmas presents, and arts and crafts materials. They are always gratefully received by both our residents staying with us at Gresty Road, and our service users in the local community. These donations can help to build confidence and self esteem, and show that someone cares.

If you are thinking of ways to support us, and would like to find out how to arrange a collection in your school, community group or workplace, please contact josh.walker-brooks@ymcacheshire.org.uk.

Alternatively, we can provide a list of items needed for many of our service users moving into permanent accommodation, such as cooking equipment and bedding. These items are always crucial to ensuring their move into their new home is successful. For more information please contact info@ymcacheshire.org.uk.

Unfortunately we’re unable to take donations of furniture. However if you would like to donate larger items, please contact one of the local YMCA Charity Shops on 01270 214587 or 01270 581141