World Mental Health Day 2020

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Even the best of us experience mental health difficulties. At YMCA North Staffordshire, we proudly support the end of stigma faced by many, and change the way people think and act about mental health.The latest research conducted by YMCA England & Wales reveals that 77% of young people have felt lonelier and more isolated during…

Back to school: Tips for parents

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If you have school-age children, back-to-school will likely look different this September due to COVID-19. Our Family Work team offer some tips to help children and parents navigate some of these changes.  Across our communities, schools across North Staffordshire are announcing reopening plans for the 2020-2021 academic year. Firstly, if you think going back to…

WOW… JUST, WOW!

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We are sharing two bits of wonderful media this week, one from Staffordshire Police’s John Owen and Relex, an international organisation with offices in the UK (Stoke & London). Read more about Relex’s visit to YMCA North Staffordshire, and the work they and our young people did to help those in need.

YMCA North Staffordshire Recruitment Drive

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Recruitment Open Day 2018   YMCA North Staffordshire will open its doors for any person who wishes to enquire about the opportunities available within our youth organisation. This will be our second recruitment day following the success of the first recruitment day that was held earlier in the year. YMCA North Staffordshire is a local…

YMCA Summer 2018: The Impact of Summer Activities

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  Take 5 minutes and read through our YMCA Summer 2018: The Impact of Summer Activities #YMCASummerThrive. Summer 2018 was our most eventful, most active and unquestionably the greatest summer we have ever had. Daniel Flynn, CEO, YMCA North Staffordshire said “It is more than just fun, it all means something – empowerment. After the…