We are absolutely delighted that our CEO, Nicky Twemlow, has been awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List! 💙 The award recognises Nicky’s incredible dedication to Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, her commitment to bringing people together, and her passion for creating opportunities for local communities. From championing young people to leading positive change through Made in Stoke and now YMCA North Staffordshire, Nicky’s belief in the potential of people is inspiring. This honour is so richly deserved, and we couldn’t be prouder to have Nicky leading our YMCA family. #YMCA

Episode 3 of the Young Leaders Podcast is now LIVE! In this episode, our young leaders sit down with Jon Rouse, Chief Executive of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, to discuss the future of our city. Over 3,000 young people across Stoke-on-Trent have shared their thoughts on what they want to see improved in their communities — from better opportunities and spaces to a city where young people can truly thrive. The big question is… what are our leaders going to do about it? 👀 Watch Episode 3 now and hear the conversation for yourself ➡️ youtu.be/k9DzGU6yll0?si=Sg6C…

Looking to build your confidence in street-based youth work? You’ll gain hands-on experience in areas such as risk assessing, de-escalation, safeguarding, planning detached sessions and evidencing impact — all through interactive activities and real-life case studies. 📍 Delivered at YMCA North Staffordshire ☕ Tea, coffee & water included 🥪 Please bring your own lunch 🚗 On-site parking charges apply Book your place today by clicking the link below eventbrite.co.uk/e/198759037…

Want to keep up with everything happening at YMCA North Staffordshire but don't want to read a newsletter? 👀 🎥 NewsworthY Episode 6 is now live! Catch up on the latest news, events and stories from across YMCA in just a few minutes. Watch now 👇 youtu.be/nvAQ8nnRqBE

Do Basic Life Skills Need to Be Put Into Mainstream Education? 🎓 From managing money and cooking healthy meals to understanding mental health, applying for jobs, and learning how to rent a home, many young people leave education without the everyday skills needed for adult life. Read more below. ⬇️ ymcans.org.uk/embed-life-ski…

Looking for a professional space for your next meeting or workshop? 📍 Our Chapel at YMCA North Staffordshire offers a welcoming and versatile environment, ideal for team meetings, training sessions, interviews and small professional events. Designed to provide a comfortable and focused setting away from the usual workplace distractions, the Chapel is equipped to help your day run smoothly. Alongside the Chapel, we also offer a range of conference and meeting spaces suitable for organisations, businesses and community groups of all sizes. 📩 To enquire about bookings or explore our available spaces, visit our website or contact our team today. ymcans.org.uk/hospitality-ro…

Just one experience could help change a young person’s life. In last month’s Personally Speaking article, our CEO Nicky Twemlow shared the importance of creating life chances for young people and why these opportunities matter so much for young people across Stoke-on-Trent. Read more here: ymcans.org.uk/just-one-exper…

Take your next meeting to new heights in our Sky Room ✨ With stunning views across North Staffordshire, the Sky Room is the perfect space for training days, conferences, meetings and professional events. Whether you’re planning a team away day, workshop or networking event, YMCA North Staffordshire has flexible spaces to suit your needs. To book the Sky Room or explore our other conference and meeting spaces, visit our website or get in touch with the team today. 🔗ymcans.org.uk/

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We’re Hiring! 🚨 Do you have a passion for helping young people grow in confidence, rebuild their future and reach their full potential? We’re looking for a Personal Development Coach to join our team at YMCA North Staffordshire 💙 In this role, you’ll support individuals to: ✨ Manage their accommodation ✨ Engage in training and opportunities 📩 Interested or know someone who would be perfect for the role? Get in touch or apply today! ymcans.org.uk/vacancies/

YMCA Go! is moving into its next year of delivery. Thank you so much for the National Lottery for their continued support! Young people were able to access over 350 positive activities in the last financial year. They grew confidence, made new friends, shared delicious meals, learned new skills, experienced a range of day trips and had an amazing time. Some of the highlights included a 10-week course in British Sign Language, a brand new Saturday Breakfast Club, an Outwood Bounds Residential...even trips to theme parks! #YMCA | @TNLComFund

A huge thank you to UKSE for supporting the development of our new Recording Room in the Youth Hub 🎙️ Their funding has helped create a creative space where young people can build confidence, develop digital skills and have their voices heard across Stoke-on-Trent 💙 Read more here➡️: charitytoday.co.uk/recording…

Calling all our local business friends! Can you support YMCA North Staffordshire and help us make One Big YMCA Day one of the BIGGEST community events of the year? 💙 We’re looking for local businesses, organisations and community partners to get involved and help create an unforgettable FREE day for local families and young people 🌟 📩 Drop us a message or email hello@ymcans.org.uk to get involved.

What are YOU doing to make a difference? 👀 20 young people are already stepping up to change the future of Stoke-on-Trent 🚨 Over the last 2 weeks, our Youth Ambassadors have been giving up their Saturdays to turn the 10 recommendations from the Youth Consultation into real action 💬🔥 Big ideas. Real voices. Positive change. And this is only the beginning 👀 #YMCA | @SoTCityCouncil

Our Youth Governance team recently attended a residential at Ilam Park 🙌 The team reflected on the past year, discussed what’s working well and explored how we can continue strengthening youth voice across Stoke-on-Trent over the next 12 months 💭✨ Lots of great ideas, honest conversations and exciting plans for the future of Youth Gov 👏 #YMCA

Meet our 20 Youth Ambassadors 🙌 We can’t wait to see this amazing group of young people help shape the future of our fantastic city and make a real difference in the community 🌍✨ The future of Stoke-on-Trent is in safe hands 👏 #YMCA #YouthAmbassadors

We recorded a new episode of the Young Leaders Podcast today with Jon Rouse, CEO of Stoke-on-Trent City Council 🎙️ We spoke about the youth consultation, what resonated with him most, and why supporting young people is so important for the future of the city. Episode coming soon 👏 #YMCA | @SoTCityCouncil

Young people in Stoke-on-Trent told us what matters most — and we’re listening 🙌 Now, our Youth Ambassadors are helping turn those ideas into real action across the city 💬➡️🏙️ We’re already seeing positive change, and this is only the start. See what’s happening so far and how young people are helping shape the future 👇 ymcans.org.uk/reports-findin…

Swapped our usual setting for something a little different 🌿 Last week’s housekeeping meeting took us to Westport Lake, finishing up with great conversations at Westport Lake Café ☕ A change of scenery, fresh perspectives, and stronger team connections #YMCA