Sir David Amess was a wonderful supporter of YMCA and a dedicated champion of youth issues. He was a Parliamentary Patron of the charity for more than a decade and advocated passionately for more funding and better services for young people. There was a vibrancy about Sir David, and you knew when he entered a…
Starting on World Mental Health Day (10 October), YMCA is urging everyone to break the silence over mental health by initiating small but meaningful conversations with friends, colleagues and even strangers as part of their Small Talks, Big Differenceinitiative. Everyone struggles at times with their mental health, especially over the past 18 months, and yet…
The president of Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce has finally achieved his goal of running the London Marathon, to raise funds for a charity based in the Royal Town. Phil Arkinstall (pictured), who is also the CEO of video production firm Ark Media, originally planned to run the marathon last April to mark his 40th birthday. But…
The president of Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce is finally set to achieve his goal of running the London Marathon this weekend, to raise funds for a charity based in the Royal Town. Phil Arkinstall (pictured), who is also the CEO of video production firm Ark Media, originally planned to run the marathon last April…
We are very sad to announce that YMCA Sutton Coldfield’s Acting Chief Executive Stephanie Patrick will be leaving our charity today to take up a new post. Stephanie started with the organisation as a youth worker 20 years ago, quickly progressing to Deputy CEO, and more recently Acting CEO. She leaves the charity in a…
The Friends of Shenstone Station 1884 Group is exhibiting some vibrant artwork done by members of YMCA Sutton Coldfield. The bold canvases are all on the theme of mental health, particularly young men and mental health. The exhibition is open Monday to Saturday from 07.00 to 10.00 every day, but can be viewed through the…
I would like to introduce you to our recent addition to the Station Adopters Group on the Cross City North. The Friends of Shenstone Station 1884 who were formed earlier this year and are aptly named after the year in which the station was built, currently the group is made up by four local volunteers:…
Members of the YMCA Sutton Coldfield spent a night sleeping outdoors or in sheds, garages, or conservatories, to raise money for the charity. Businesses also got involved to help raise funds for the YMCA, which helps change the lives of some of the most disadvantaged young people in the town and surrounding areas. Stephanie Patrick,…
It is with great sadness that YMCA learns of the passing of Lord Frank Judd. He was an extraordinary man who achieved significant changes to the injustices he saw around him. Passionate about the potential of young people, he was the President of YMCA for almost a decade between 1996 and 2005. The entire YMCA…
On behalf of YMCA Scotland, YMCA Ireland, and YMCA England & Wales: “The YMCA family across all four nations is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “The Duke gave his life to service, and his passion for transforming the lives of young people through…
9 April 2021
9 April 2021
