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YMCA Norfolk

Helping young people towards a brighter future

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170 Years Strong – A Place to Belong

It takes a village to raise a child. It takes the YMCA Norfolk community to raise a generation.

For 170 years, YMCA Norfolk has stood beside young people facing life’s toughest challenges. We’ve seen generations overcome adversity and go on to build lives filled with purpose, stability and hope.

Today, too many young people are facing homelessness, poor mental health, isolation and barriers to education and employment. These young people are our future.

No young person should have their future defined by the challenges they face today. That’s why we’re asking Norfolk to come together. Because every young person deserves the chance to belong, contribute and thrive.

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YMCA Norfolk Past

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  • YMCA at St Andrews Hall WWI 2
  • Summer Camp 1964
  • St Giles' St 50 to 52 1936 George Plunkett 1
  • ST Giles 1936 George Plunkett 1
  • YMCA St Giles Accomodation 1960s 1
  • YMCA St Giles Student Accomodation 1956 1
  • Summer Camp 1964 2 1
  • Campfire in YMCA Summer Camp 1964 1
  • Interior of new Sports Hall 1960s 1 (1)
  • Prince Charles talking to residents in 1994 1

Help us Raise £170,000 for 170 Years

Every pound raised will help us continue supporting vulnerable young people across Norfolk through housing, wellbeing services, education, mentoring, and life-changing opportunities.

Together, we can honour our past while investing in the next generation.

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YMCA Norfolk Present

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Why £170,000 Matters

Behind every donation is the potential to transform a life. Your support helps YMCA Norfolk:

  • Provide safe accommodation for young people experiencing homelessness
  • Support young people to develop confidence, independence, and life skills
  • Create opportunities through training, education, and employment support
  • Deliver health and wellbeing programmes
  • Ensure young people have somewhere to turn during difficult times

For 170 years, local people have supported YMCA Norfolk. This campaign is about making sure we can continue that mission for many years to come.

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Ways You Can Get Involved

Whether you’re an individual, school, business, community group, or family, there are countless ways to support our 170th Anniversary Appeal.

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Leave Your Legacy

For 170 years, YMCA Norfolk has adapted to meet the changing needs of young people, but one thing has never changed: the importance of community support.

By donating, fundraising, or sharing this campaign, you become part of our story and help write the next chapter.

Together, we can ensure young people across Norfolk continue to have a safe place, a supportive community, and hope for the future.

Join the 170 Campaign Today

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YMCA Norfolk
Aylsham Road
Norwich
NR3 2HF

Registered in England No. 02067523
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Registered Social Housing Provider No. H3868

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