NEW! THEATRE CLUB

Bookings now open for our new weekly YMCA Youth Theatre Club

COMMUNITY MEALS

Join us for a hot meal, friendly faces and good company!

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE PROGRAMMES

Our Children & Young People’s Programmes are designed to build confidence and create memories that last a lifetime!

YMCA DAY NURSERY

We provide a welcoming, warm, safe environment where children are valued and their happiness, enthusiasm and individuality are fostered.

YMCA GYM

Based in the heart of North Shields, YMCA Gym boasts a brand new cycling studio and 3 impressive gym areas!

YMCA North Tyneside is a charity that has been dedicated to strengthening people in our local community since 1879.

YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.

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Young people in training & education

YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Children growing in our nursery

Young people using our gym FACILITIES

YOUNG PEOPLE IN SUPPORTED HOUSING

what we do

YMCA is a local charity dedicated to helping transform the lives of vulnerable young people throughout North Tyneside. We do this by providing a number of services for the public which helps us sustain our charitable outcomes. We currently house 36 young people in our supported accommodation and provide ongoing education and training to help them learn new skills and thrive as individuals.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Our various programmes provide pre-employability activities and routes to employment for people of all ages who are looking to enhance their employment opportunities.

YOUTH & COMMUNITY

Informal opportunities to support young people’s learning and development lies at the heart of YMCA’s approach to youth work, enabling young people to try new experiences.

YMCA
DAY NURSERY

As well as providing a safe and caring environment for children to learn YMCA Day Nursery strive to support families providing help and guidance for children and their guardians.

HEALTH &
WELLBEING

Whilst providing open access facilities for the general community to participate in, YMCA Gym targets young people and people with more complex health needs.

SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION

YMCA North Tyneside provides a safe environment where young people learn to thrive as individuals and contribute to their local community through various training programmes.

Latest News

Volunteer Opportunities for 2024

In 2024, we are excited to announce new and ongoing volunteer opportunities for individuals to get involved and make a difference in their local community. Take a look and see what we have to offer.

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YMCA World Week of Prayer 2022
Investing In Education

Investing In Education

Local businessman and long time YMCA supporter Ben Broadhead is setting a sterling example of philanthropy and civic responsibility. Celebrating his recent directorship at E Turnbull & Son Funeral Directors, Ben has chosen to mark this personal milestone in a most altruistic manner – by investing in the education of children.

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A Summer of Fun

A Summer of Fun

Over the Summer holidays our community team have been hard at work delivering a range of summer activities for young people. Find out more about what we got up to!

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Sustainable Services

As a sustainable charity, we offer opportunities for lasting personal and social change. All of our programmes and activities are geared towards achieving this mission.

YMCA DAY NURSERY

YMCA Day Nursery provides a welcoming, warm, safe and secure environment in which your children are valued and their happiness, enthusiasm and individuality is fostered.

YMCA GYM

Based in the heart of North Shields, YMCA Gym boasts 3 impressive gym areas and over 60 classes every week including the latest from Les Mills.

YMCA CAFÉ

Serving up freshly prepared, homecooked food, our cafe is constantly bustling with coffee drinkers and sandwich lovers.

PATTERDALE HALL ESTATE

Discover our lakeside accommodation offering charming chalets, lodges and plush camping grounds