YMCA South Midlands

YMCA South Midlands An independent charity providing accommodation, support and wellbeing services to help young people across South Midlands. Registered Charity No. 1125743

Everyone should have a fair to discover who they are and what they can become.✨

Registered Charity No. 1125743 Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become. YMCA South Midlands is an independent charity and an approved social housing provider. We affiliate to YMCA England and Wales. We opened our doors in 1981 and since that time we’ve helped over 10,000 y

oung people. Our new campus on North Sixth Street enables us to provide practical, emotional and employment support to our residents.

Our YMCA South Midlands Youth Clubs are open for new sign-ups, in partnership with Whitehouse Community Council, to give...
01/09/2026

Our YMCA South Midlands Youth Clubs are open for new sign-ups, in partnership with Whitehouse Community Council, to give young people a place to relax, have fun, make friends, and build confidence after the school day.

From sports and games to cooking, music, arts and crafts, there’s always something to get involved in.

If you know a young person who’d love to join us this term, sign them up today and get involved.

https://www.ymcasouthmidlands.com/what-we-do-2/youth-and-community-2/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_czdvjcmmw1

28/08/2026

Derngate House, our Northampton project, recently hosted a pilot knife crime awareness event, bringing young people and community partners together to discuss prevention, safety, and what to do in an emergency.

Rob White Mentoring Services delivered the session, with St John Ambulance Young Responders providing practical bleed control training and an interactive VR experience.

We were also pleased to welcome Health Lottery, who joined us to support the event and engage with the community.

A huge thank you to everyone involved, and to Rob White for generously providing lunch for the day.

Giving young people practical knowledge, confidence, and potentially lifesaving skills is an important step towards building safer communities.

To learn more, visit https://www.ymcasouthmidlands.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_gftd4scli7

KICKBACK KITCHENJust good food for allKickback Kitchen is a local evening meal service for everyone, designed to fit aro...
27/08/2026

KICKBACK KITCHEN
Just good food for all

Kickback Kitchen is a local evening meal service for everyone, designed to fit around busy lives and take the pressure off. An amazing initiative that gives everyone an opportunity to take home and enjoy a hot meal, no matter what their circumstances. Proper, tasty, ready-to-reheat meals for everyone.

Every Thursday between 5 PM and 6:30 PM, you can pick up your ready-to-reheat meal straight from HomeGround Café. Just swing by, grab your dinner, and head home knowing one thing in your day is already sorted. We’ll then let you know how much it costs to make, and you chip in what you can.

To sign up, click on the link https://forms.fillout.com/t/oeSzoQsVxAus?token=a62b27a2-2922-48d2-be2c-4bcaa4cb8109&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_tuexntozec

TAKE THE NIGHT OFF

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Xscape Milton Keynes.Together, we’ll work to boost employment opportuniti...
26/08/2026

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Xscape Milton Keynes.

Together, we’ll work to boost employment opportunities for young people across Milton Keynes, helping them build confidence, develop valuable skills, and access opportunities that support their journey into work.

To kickstart the partnership, Xscape has donated £2,000 to YMCA South Midlands, as well as providing space within the centre to help us raise additional funds and further develop our work with young people.

This partnership is built on a shared ambition to help more young people access the opportunities they need to build brighter, more independent futures.

Keep an eye on our channels as we share what’s coming next and how you can get involved.

To learn more, visithttps://www.ymcasouthmidlands.com/ymca-south-midlands-and-landsec-team-up-to-support-young-people-into-work/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ruvzgggoxt

25/08/2026

The first episode of The Y is now live!

Our brand-new YMCA South Midlands podcast is here, bringing you real conversations with young people, the people who support them, and the changemakers working to make a difference.

Listen and subscribe today: https://commsnd.podbean.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ns84b3iaxw

For our first conversation, our host Nicky sits down with Emma, one of our Personal Development Coaches, to talk about belonging and why creating a safe, supportive environment matters when a young person first arrives at YMCA.

From building trust to having someone in your corner, they explore how the right support can help young people begin to look towards their future with confidence.

To learn more, visit. https://www.ymcasouthmidlands.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ng8zv3e5bc

KICKBACK KITCHENJust good food for allKickback Kitchen is a local evening meal service for everyone, designed to fit aro...
20/08/2026

KICKBACK KITCHEN
Just good food for all

Kickback Kitchen is a local evening meal service for everyone, designed to fit around busy lives and take the pressure off. An amazing initiative that gives everyone an opportunity to take home and enjoy a hot meal, no matter what their circumstances. Proper, tasty, ready-to-reheat meals for everyone.

Every Thursday between 3 PM and 5 PM, you can pick up your ready-to-reheat meal straight from HomeGround Café. Just swing by, grab your dinner, and head home knowing one thing in your day is already sorted. We’ll then let you know how much it costs to make, and you chip in what you can.

To sign up, click on the link https://forms.fillout.com/t/oeSzoQsVxAus?token=19dbaf9a10c-b68a-43b0-adad-8ac1876fef07&qr=YMCA-poster-24022026&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_4apqdzgezv

TAKE THE NIGHT OFF

Getting people off the streets this winter matters, but what happens after?YMCA South Midlands welcomes the Government’s...
19/08/2026

Getting people off the streets this winter matters, but what happens after?

YMCA South Midlands welcomes the Government’s £442 million investment to help people sleeping rough access accommodation this winter.

But lasting change requires more than a roof. We need secure, affordable housing alongside mental health support, employment opportunities and early intervention, with the specific housing needs of young people recognised and addressed.

Read our full response on why we believe long-term solutions must go beyond rough sleeping.

Here 👉 https://www.ymcasouthmidlands.com/ymca-south-midlands-ambition-on-homelessness-must-now-become-lasting-action/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_coj1kdmuz1

19/08/2026

We're excited to announce that our youth club at YMCA South Midlands will be partnering with Whitehouse Community Council to create more opportunities for young people in our community.

As the new academic year begins, we will continue to run our Whitehouse Youth Club. Welcoming more young people to a place where they feel safe, accepted, and heard, while building confidence, friendships, and the skills they need to thrive.

But don't just take our word for it; the video shows what our young people had to say.

To discover more about our Youth and Community services, visit our website.

https://www.ymcasouthmidlands.com/what-we-do-2/youth-and-community-2/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_w6ss6n8bch

18/08/2026

We’ve got something new to share…

We are introducing the YMCA South Midlands Podcast, bringing together young people, those who work alongside them, and the changemakers working to make a difference.

Give the full trailer a listen using the link and get ready for our first episode, launching next week.

https://commsnd.podbean.com/e/the-trailer/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_bjxypcgvwj
We’ll be having real conversations about the experiences, issues, and barriers facing young people, while exploring what it takes to help them belong, contribute, and thrive.

Don't forget to subscribe.

17/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the YMCA South Midlands Summer Party at our Milton Keynes campus.

From good food and games to plenty of laughter and conversation, it was great to bring residents, staff, partners, supporters, and friends together to enjoy the evening and celebrate our YMCA community.

Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it such an enjoyable evening.

Want to hear about our future events and opportunities? Sign up for our newsletter and stay in the loop.

https://www.ymcasouthmidlands.com/donorfy-form/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_8avdecpt4d

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1 North Sixth Street
Milton Keynes
MK92NR

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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