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An independent charity providing accommodation, support and wellbeing services to help young people across South Midlands. Registered Charity No. 1125743

Everyone should have a fair to discover who they are and what they can become.✨

Registered Charity No. 1125743 Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become. YMCA South Midlands is an independent charity and an approved social housing provider. We affiliate to YMCA England and Wales. We opened our doors in 1981 and since that time we’ve helped over 10,000 young people. Our new campus on North Sixth Street enables us to provide practical, emotional and employment support to our residents.

31/10/2026

Earlier this week, our CEO, Simon Green, met with Horizon Radio host Chris Gregg to discuss our supported housing pathway and our future ambitions.

The conversation explored how our approach brings together safe accommodation, personalised support, mental health and wellbeing services, and opportunities for employment and personal development to help young people move towards independence.

Simon also shared our ambitions for the next five years, which include replicating our supported housing model and enabling more young people to access the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-vN6dOAI5k&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_duuyqepkem

At YMCA South Midlands, we're committed to building a future where more young people can belong, contribute and thrive.

30/10/2026

You’re invited to enjoy good food, great company, and a little Christmas cheer.

The Big Christmas Lunch is a festive afternoon bringing our community together for delicious food, friendly chats, and our chance to celebrate the season with you.

Kindly sponsored by Clarity Legal, with a delicious Christmas lunch prepared by our very own HomeGround Café, this special event is part of our Big Give Christmas Campaign.

Use the link to RSVP

https://app.donorfy.com/form/P59L98BX69/XX3UG?p=yes&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_rdj8nmsq25

Alongside the celebrations, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about our work at YMCA South Midlands and how your support helps young people find a place to belong, contribute and thrive.

Thursday 3 December 2026

12 pm–1.30 pm

The Third Unit, YMCA South Midlands, Milton Keynes Campus

Come hungry, bring your Christmas spirit, and celebrate with us!

We look forward to welcoming you.

29/10/2026

Your past doesn't have to define your future.

That was one of the key messages from our recent Men's Wellness and Support Group workshop with Toms Talks.

Our residents explored the importance of building a positive mindset, recognising unhealthy influences, and taking time away from social media and societal expectations to better understand themselves.

The session encouraged young men to reflect on who they are, challenge negative patterns, and recognise that they have the power to shape their own futures.

A huge thank you to Tom Talks for leading such an insightful session and helping us create a space for open, meaningful conversations.

28/10/2026

We are Hiring…

At YMCA South Midlands, we're passionate about creating opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop their potential, and thrive.

We're currently recruiting for four exciting roles within our Youth and Community service:

Youth & Community Manager
https://ymcauk.bamboohr.com/careers/44?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_5ncomelkqk

School Mentor
https://ymcauk.bamboohr.com/careers/47?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_y69peh9bpi

Complex Needs Mentor
https://ymcauk.bamboohr.com/careers/45?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_vmcnsi3c8g

Youth Mentoring Coordinator
https://ymcauk.bamboohr.com/careers/48?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_1kolbckoi0

If you're passionate about helping young people build confidence, access opportunities, and reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Could one of these roles be your next career move? Explore the opportunities above and apply for the role that's right for you.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post or tag them in the comments. Help us connect with the people who can make a real difference in young people's lives.

27/10/2026

Could your team turn £50 into something extraordinary?

We're excited to be a charity partner for the Franklins £50 Challenge, and we're looking for businesses and organisations to take part and support YMCA South Midlands!

The idea is simple: Franklins gives your team £50 to get started. What happens next is up to you.

Host an event, organise a competition, take on a challenge or come up with something completely different. It's the perfect opportunity to get creative, bring your team together and see how far you can grow that £50.

By choosing to fundraise for YMCA South Midlands, you'll be helping us support young people with a home, vital support, and opportunities to build a more thriving future.

Ready to take on the challenge? Get your organisation signed up using the link and choose YMCA South Midlands as your charity to support.

https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/about-us/csr/50-challenge/team/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_e17qdwbeya

26/10/2026

This November, a brilliant group of local leaders, colleagues and supporters will take on the CEO Sleepout Milton Keynes, choosing to raise funds for YMCA South Midlands.

On 12 November, they will sleep outside for one night to help support young people across South Midlands to access safe accommodation, wellbeing support, employment guidance, and opportunities for young people to build a brighter future.

A huge thank you to everyone taking on this challenge for us:

Dom Horn, Simon Green, Mary Fensome, Richard McKay, Jen Birch, Mandy Hamerla, Nicola Walker
Jo Ronan, Amanda Goodridge & Team, Clare Oliver, Tayler Tookey, Suzzane Brown, Jane Lambert & Sam Barry and Maria Pata.

Want to support their efforts? Visit the CEO Sleepout Milton Keynes page to donate:
https://www.ceosleepout.co.uk/milton-keynes/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_jgw3hybuqg

23/10/2026

KICKBACK KITCHEN

Just good food for all

Kickback Kitchen is a local evening meal service for everyone, designed to fit around busy lives and take the pressure off. An amazing initiative that gives everyone an opportunity to take home and enjoy a hot meal, no matter their circumstances.

Proper, tasty, ready-to-reheat meals for everyone.

Every Thursday between 3 PM and 5 PM, you can pick up your ready-to-reheat meal straight from HomeGround Café. Just swing by, grab your dinner, and head home knowing one thing in your day is already sorted. We’ll then let you know how much it costs to make, and you chip in what you can.

To sign up, click on the link.

https://forms.fillout.com/t/oeSzoQsVxAus?token=a62b27a2-2922-48d2-be2c-4bcaa4cb8109&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_udnbfiqnss

TAKE THE NIGHT OFF

22/10/2026

We're proud of our social enterprise, HomeGround Café, where every coffee, breakfast, and slice of cake helps us continue supporting young people in our community.

HomeGround is more than a place to enjoy good food and catch up with friends. It's one of the ways we're creating opportunities and investing back into the work we do.

So, next time you're deciding where to grab a coffee in Milton Keynes, why not make it HomeGround?

Great coffee, delicious food, and the chance to do something good, simply by popping in.

Visit our website to find out more, and come and visit us this weekend.

https://www.homegroundmk.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_iz1dzxk5qv

21/10/2026

This Supported Housing Week, we're taking you behind the walls of our supported housing pathway at YMCA South Midlands.

Our pathway supports young people at every stage of their journey, helping them build confidence, develop life skills, and take meaningful steps toward independent living.

From a safe place to call home to one-to-one support from Personal Development Coaches, access to our Mental Health and Wellbeing Services in partnership with Makewell, employment guidance through our Youth Employment Services, and opportunities to develop life skills through activity and community programmes.

We help young people build confidence, gain independence, and take control of their futures.

Watch to discover how our supported housing pathway works and the difference it makes.

20/10/2026

The Prime Minister is calling for a new approach to youth unemployment. At YMCA South Midlands, we're already putting that approach into practice.

With almost one million young people in the UK not in education, employment or training, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for greater investment in young people's futures.

At YMCA South Midlands, we know the difference that investment can make.

In the last year alone, we've supported young people into 117 jobs.

But behind every one of those jobs is a young person with their own story, ambitions and challenges.

We know that getting into employment isn't always as simple as finding a vacancy. Low confidence, poor mental health, unstable housing and a lack of experience can all create barriers.

That's why our approach goes beyond employment support.

Through our supported housing pathway, personal development coaching and dedicated employment support, we help young people develop the confidence, skills and independence they need to succeed.

We start by understanding their ambitions and helping them build the foundations to achieve them.

Because helping young people into employment isn't just about getting them a job, it's about giving them the opportunity to build a brighter, more independent future.

117 jobs. 117 opportunities. And proof that the right support can make a real difference.

The solutions already exist. Now we need to work together to ensure more young people can benefit from them.

Because every young person deserves the chance to belong, contribute, and thrive.

Address

1 North Sixth Street
Milton Keynes
MK92NR

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.ymcasouthmidlands.com/

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