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

Kevin to cycle coast-to-coast for YMCA Norfolk YMCA Norfolk Housing Support Worker Kevin Dynes is setting off on the latest in a long list of charity challenges on July 29 when he aims to cycle from coast to coast along the 215 miles of the Trans Pennine Trail in five days with friend Adam Clarke of Drayton Windows.

Join us for YMCA Norfolk’s 3rd Anniversary Celebration Ball! This year YMCA Norfolk is celebrating its 3rd Annual Charity Ball. We invite you to join us at Sprowston Manor for a fun-filled evening of fine dining, entertainment and dancing.

YMCA Norfolk urges young people to register to vote YMCA Norfolk is urging young people to register to vote in the General Election on June 8 by the deadline of May 22.

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Lives Transformed

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.

A bright future ahead for Jason After a year in the kitchen of YMCA Norfolk’s Stepping Stones Café in Norwich, Jason Bryant is leaving with a passion for cooking, a chef qualification and a plan for his future.

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