Welcome to YMCA Norfolk Website

We are a local charity that has been supporting people in Norfolk since 1856. We focus on young people, helping them to play an active role within their community.

We work with disadvantaged young people and families who are at a point of crisis in their lives, including those who have been affected by homelessness and support them towards a brighter future. Every night we provide a safe home and support for over 260 vulnerable homeless young people across the county, offering opportunities to develop their life skills, education and employability to help prepare them for independent living.

We offer services and support to young people and their families in the wider Norfolk community to enable them to fulfil their potential.

We help people to believe in themselves, inspire them to raise their aspirations and support them to achieve their goals so they have a brighter future.

Latest News

YMCA Norfolk receives Active Futures accreditation

YMCA Norfolk has officially been awarded with an Actives Futures recognition in honour of their efforts to improve the emotional, mental and physical wellbeing of young people in Norfolk.

YMCA Norfolk celebrates its inspirational staff

YMCA Norfolk celebrated its inspirational staff and told them about its future plans at a day for all colleagues at the King’s Centre in Norwich on April 4.

Charity Quiz night raises funds for YMCA Norfolk

YMCA Norfolk hosted a Charity Quiz Night on Thursday 28th March to raise funds for the young people and families within the charity’s services.

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Lives Transformed

Norwich teenager Jas fights back to be an inspiration

Norwich teenager Jas Mickleburgh has fought back from losing her mother and attempting suicide to become an inspirational speaker and be named YMCA Norfolk Volunteer of the Year at a Celebration Awards night in Norwich recently. Here Jas tells her own story.

Jamie’s journey from sofa surfing to Great Yarmouth role model

A year ago he was living on his family and friends’ sofas, but today ‘role model’ Jamie Copping has transformed his fortunes thanks to YMCA Norfolk.

Housing Engagement Worker Ben retrains to become a Mental Health First Aid Trainer

Inspired to help young people experiencing mental health difficulties, Ben retrained to become a Mental Health First Aid Trainer for YMCA Norfolk. Read more about his story….

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