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HRH Princess Anne the Princess Royal has officially opened YMCA Scotland’s new offices at Chesser Avenue in Edinburgh.

Penicuik YMCA-YWCA has announced the appointment of Scott MacFarlane as its new CEO. The appointment will help the centre, which specialises in services to young people, to continue to expand and develop into new areas of provision to meet the needs of the local community.

We’re thrilled to announce that YMCA Edinburgh has been awarded £5000 – the maximum amount that could be awarded – to fund the development of their women’s group. The group supports women, from all ages and background, who are socially isolated.

YMCA Scotland has formed a partnership with Esher House, a behavioural science training consultancy as part of the Youthworks programme. Last month, 12 YMCA staff members took part in the training.

Journey to Freedom is an 8-week programme, during which inmates are encouraged to consider the role that self-esteem, fear, relationships, faith and past experiences play in their lives.

In May 2018, YMCA Glenrothes gained funding from the Bank of Scotland Foundation to provide their residents with a Follow-On support service.