On the weekend of 23-25 April, don your finest tartan garments and take on a sponsored – socially distanced – challenge. It could be a walk, run, or even sponsored trampoline jump, raising money for YMCA Scotland’s work with young people and children!
22 March 2021
Join us on a Kiltwalk fundraising challenge – with sponsorship topped up by 50%!
28 November 2019
YMCA urges government to deliver ‘new era for young people’ ahead of General Election
With a few weeks to go until the UK votes for its next government, YMCA has released its manifesto calling on political parties and candidates to deliver a new era for youth, with policies tailored to give each young person the opportunity to live their best lives.
17 June 2019
Amanda’s Story #IAMWHOLE
I wanted to be strong for my family and I supported my mum as much as possible. I didn’t want to lose the family I had left, so I put a brave face on and acted as if I was okay – I really wasn’t.
17 June 2019
Lou’s Story #IAMWHOLE
For as long as I can remember mental health has always impacted my life in a major way. With the help and support from my amazing YMCA family, my home church and an incredible organisation called Mercy UK, I was able to turn my life around.
17 June 2019
David’s #IAMWHOLE Story
From an early age, I’ve struggled to fit into a group, others saw me as a bit ‘weird’. My mental health was at its lowest a few years back when my anxiety was at its peak and my confidence at its lowest. I was afraid of being judged, of not being good enough. I kept comparing myself to others.
17 June 2019
Stephi’s Story #IAMWHOLE
Growing up with dyslexia and dyspraxia painted a big red target on my back. There wasn’t a lot of knowledge about such disabilities back then. I was picked on at school since primary one but it wasn’t until primary four that the bullying really started.