YMCA East Surrey organised a memorable trip for six young people who have experienced homelessness to explore the historic Viking Coastal Trail in Kent last week. Two nights of free accommodation at The Grange – a Gothic Revival styled house built in the 1840’s – was provided through the Landmark Trust’s ’50 for Free’ programme,…
The support for YMCA East Surrey’s 10th Sleep Easy event came from all quarters, with enthusiastic participants sleeping rough overnight, local companies paying to ‘Sponsor a Box’, two Guides groups joining in at another venue and virtual participants swopping their beds for floors or sofas at home. On Friday 11th March, 30 challengers built their…
This month, thanks to ongoing support from the National Lottery Community Fund, we were able to take 20 young people on a two-night youth residential trip to Lodge Hill outdoor centre in the South Downs. “We invited a mixture of young people from across all of our youth clubs,” says YMCA Youth Worker, Fiona Oldam.
There’s nowhere quite as safe, secure and comforting as your own cosy bed on a cold night. But imagine if that wasn’t an option for you and you had to make the choice between grabbing snatches of sleep on public transport or spending the night on a friend’s floor. YMCA East Surrey’s annual Sleep Easy…
YMCA East Surrey’s Housing team understands the importance of getting together at Christmas and sharing gifts and food with others. Thanks to the generosity of the local community, 50 young people who have experienced homelessness were able to enjoy a delicious lunch together on Christmas Eve at YMCA Hillbrook House in Redhill. “People might think…
Nearly 600 runners gathered in Reigate’s Priory Park on Sunday 5 December to pin on their numbers and adjust beards and trousers in preparation for the return of YMCA East Surrey’s Santa Run. The Mayor of Reigate and Banstead, Cllr Jill Bray, has chosen the local charity as one of her designated charities for the year….
Kayleigh Kopieczek, a member of YMCA East Surrey’s WAVES youth group, triumphed over strong competition and was crowned Young Achiever of the Year at the highly anticipated return of YMCA’s Youth Matters Awards on Friday 5 November. Kayleigh, 19, from Leatherhead won her title at the leading youth charity’s national ceremony, which was held at…
Our 2021 Annual Review is now available to read online! Packed with first-hand experiences from people we have supported and those who’ve supported us, take a 5-minute tea break and read about our charitable projects in East Surrey. A huge thank you to everyone who told us their stories and to all our supporters and…
Calling Santas, young and old, big and small! It’s that time of year again… YMCA East Surrey is holding it’s annual Santa Run in Reigate’s Priory Park on Sunday 5 December. Runners will be grabbing their red suits, white beards and trainers and taking to the park for some festive fitness and fundraising. Races will begin…
Signing up for not one but two fundraising challenges in one weekend is no reason to let standards slip. Meadvale resident, James Wildman channelled his inner James Bond to take on a gruelling 10-mile Tough Mudder near Crawley on Saturday 18th September, followed by the Run Reigate Half Marathon on Sunday 19th – running both…
