28 local YMCA Associations across Scotland

Our YMCA mission is to empower young people and communities to build a just, sustainable, equitable and inclusive Scotland, where every person can thrive in body, mind and spirit.

The YMCA is the largest and oldest youth organisation in the world and YMCA Scotland represents 28 local YMCA Associations across Scotland.

YMCA is a federated model with 28 locally autonomous YMCAs working across Scotland and affiliating to YMCA Scotland.

This structure enables every YMCA to respond to the needs of their local communities, and puts local people at the heart of local YMCA decision making and governance.

80% of our YMCAs work in communities with the highest levels of social, economic, health and education needs.  Working in the heart of  communities, YMCA supports children,  young people and their families to achieve their fullest potential

We work alongside partners in social work, other voluntary organisations, police, education and local churches.

Much of our work is delivered by volunteers and each local YMCA is governed by local people who make up the Board of Trustees.

Empowering Young People Around the World

Our Global YMCA vision is a world where every person lives in harmony with self, with society and with creation.

YMCA is an inclusive Christian youth organisation, open to people of all faiths and none and we work to transform the lives of children and young people, empowering them to create positive change in their lives and communities.

We work with all children and young people in a non-judgemental and supportive manner, regardless of their beliefs or backgrounds to best support and empower young people.

Today, we provide opportunities for individuals to encounter the Christian faith through experiencing Christian values as embodied in our work, as well as those that follow a different religion or none.