YMCA Norfolk is a part of the largest youth charity in the world
Our mission is to inspire young people to discover their potential so that they can live life in all its fullness. We provide accommodation and support to help vulnerable people towards independent living whilst also providing employment, training and work place experience through our social enterprises and employability projects.
What We do
YMCA focuses on the following key areas of work.
Muddy Puddles Nursery
Muddy Puddles is our Ofsted-registered nursery, mirroring YMCA’s all over the country as the leading provider of childcare in the voluntary sector. Muddy Puddles is based at our multi-service community centre on Aylsham road, also featuring Williams’ Kitchen café and Explorers Soft Play centre
Latest News
Former YMCA Norfolk Resident, Emma Freeman, to Take the Leap for YMCA Norfolk with Charity Skydive!
Emma Freeman, a former YMCA Norfolk resident and now a successful homeowner and professional, is preparing to take on a breathtaking challenge in support of the charity that changed her life. On 25th June 2025, Emma will be skydiving from 13,000 feet to raise vital funds for YMCA Norfolk, a charity close to her heart.…
72-Year-Old YMCA Norfolk Ambassador Embarks on 104-Mile Charity Coastal Walk
YMCA Norfolk is proud to announce that its inspirational ambassador, Andrew Hadley, will be taking on a phenomenal 104-mile walk along the Norfolk Coastal Path this June — all to raise vital funds for young people experiencing homelessness. Starting on Saturday 1st June at YMCA Community Housing in King’s Lynn, Andrew will walk the length…
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Youth Homelessness: Not Always What You Think Changing the narrative with YMCA Norfolk
When we picture homelessness, our minds often conjure images influenced by stigma and assumptions: substance misuse, poor choices, or even a refusal to work. But the reality of youth homelessness is far more complex — and far less understood. At YMCA Norfolk, we know that the reasons young people find themselves without a home are…
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