YMCA Bournemouth is proud to welcome its very first group of “Mini Medics” to The Junction Sports and Leisure Centre. Ten enthusiastic young participants recently took part in the course, gaining vital lifesaving skills that can help create a safer community and support friends or family members in an emergency. Designed specifically for young people,…
Support YMCA Bournemouth through Give As You Earn Did you know that February is Payroll Giving Month? Over 4,000 employers already offer Payroll Giving. Is yours one of them? Payroll Giving, also known as Give As You Earn, is a simple and tax efficient way to donate regularly to UK charities directly from your gross…
Just over a year ago, the Chaplaincy team felt a nudge to establish a Friday night soup kitchen. Although the initiative was a collective decision, it was particularly encouraged by a resident who, like us, recognised a significant gap in local provision. At that time, there was no consistent food service available on Friday evenings…
Thousands of people across the South are feeling the impact of the rising cost of living. For many, everyday essentials like soap, toothpaste, and personal care products are now unaffordable. Throughout January, BBC Radio Solent is helping collect donated toiletries and cleaning products so local community schemes can share them with anyone who needs a…
YMCA Bournemouth Christmas Concert with Bournemouth Male Voice Choir 13 December 2025 | 7pm to 9pm | St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth YMCA Bournemouth is delighted to invite the whole community to an uplifting Christmas themed concert featuring the much-loved Bournemouth Male Voice Choir. Held at the historic St Peter’s Church on Hinton Road, this special…
YMCA Bournemouth launches Christmas gift campaign for supported housing residents and people experiencing homelessness, in partnership with the HealthBus Trust YMCA Bournemouth and the HealthBus Trust are calling on the Dorset community to help spread some much-needed Christmas cheer by donating gifts to local people in need this festive season. Today marks the launch of…
Bournemouth, 21 October 2025 — Over 130 incredible participants braved the cold and damp conditions on Saturday 18th October 2025 for YMCA Bournemouth’s annual BIG Sleep Easy, a community fundraising event where individuals, teams, and organisations spend a night sleeping rough — so that others don’t have to. This year’s Sleep Easy took place in…
Over 130 people are preparing to brave the outdoors for YMCA Bournemouth’s annual fundraising event – The BIG Sleep Easy 2025, taking place on Saturday 18th October 2025 from 6.30pm through to 6.30am at The Treehouse, Diverse Abilities, Hurn. The BIG Sleep Easy brings together groups, clubs, individuals and local businesses for a unique challenge:…
Townsend Youth Partnership awarded nearly £20,000 from The National Lottery The Townsend Youth Partnership has been awarded £19,880 from the National Lottery’s Community Fund, enabling it to expand and strengthen its work with young people on the Townsend estate in Bournemouth. The partnership provides a safe, inclusive environment where young people can access support, structure…
Walk for Mental Health: Every Step Counts YMCA Bournemouth is inviting people of all ages to take part in its 2025 Walk for Mental Health — a scenic 3.2-mile sponsored walk between Boscombe Pier and Bournemouth Pier — on Saturday 13th September, starting at 10:30 AM. The goal is to raise £10,000 in support of…
