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

Proms night raises the roof for YMCA Norfolk

A large and enthusiastic audience at the Salvation Army Citadel in Norwich enjoyed a Last Night of the Proms evening to raise £2,500 for the work of YMCA Norfolk on Saturday October 14.

International audience for YMCA Norfolk’s Charlie

YMCA Norfolk Mental Health Engagement Worker Charlie Smith has presented her work to an international Innovation Camp in Switzerland.

YMCA Norfolk backs major new mental health campaign

YMCA Norfolk has joined forces with YMCAs across the UK and Ireland to support a major mental health campaign, with a former resident speaking out about his own experience.

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Lives Transformed

YMCA young volunteer inspires the next generation at Friday Hub

Travis tells us his story of moving from being a young person at the youth club to volunteering and inspiring the next generation…

YMCA helps Jordan make it through the storm

When Jordan Corstorphine first moved to the YMCA’s My Place flats in Norwich in December 2015, staff not only made him feel welcome but also supported him in taking steps to deal with the effects of an abusive relationship.

YMCA kickboxing inspires Mark’s hopes for future

When Mark Bleasdale heard about kickboxing sessions being offered though the YMCA in Great Yarmouth, he thought “why not give it a go” – so he did just that with surprising results.

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