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Redditch YMCA
About Us
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Our Vision
Our vision for
Worcestershire is of transforming communities so that all young
people truly belong, contribute and thrive.
Our Mission
Our mission is
to be first choice for helping communities transform so
that all young people truly belong, contribute and thrive and
therefore first choice for people allocating resources for the
benefit of young people in need.
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Our Values
Our vision and mission are guided by
our values: YMCA is a Christian charity committed to helping
people, especially the young, particularly at times of need,
regardless of gender, race, ability or faith. We believe that it
is our Christian faith that calls us to stand alongside people
on their personal journey, and help them develop in body, mind
and spirit.
Our guiding values are:
- Valuing each person, and especially young people, with
respect and understanding
- Being inclusive and welcoming to all people of all
religious faiths and none irrespective of sex, marital
status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin,
disability, age or sexual orientation
- Working for tolerance and understanding
- Demonstrating openness, fairness, integrity &
accountability
- Being committed to learning from experience
- Being flexible and open to change
The YMCA is not a church, nor is it
affiliated to any particular denominational expression of
Christianity. Our ministry is to show love in action: to work
with people to meet their needs and to help build cohesive
communities. Whilst many people who work or volunteer for the
YMCA share a strong Christian faith, our ethos also warmly
welcomes people of other faiths (or of no faith) to participate
in YMCA activities, to volunteer for the YMCA, or to work in or
with the YMCA.
YMCA offers high quality services in
seven integrated areas including:
Housing and Homelessness
The YMCA is the largest voluntary
sector provider of safe, supported accommodation in England for
single men and women between the ages of 16 and 35. In Redditch,
affordable general needs accommodation is provided for single
people and couples with no upper age limit and supported
accommodation for those between the ages of 16 and 25, with a
dedicated support team for vulnerable young people.
Sport, Health, Exercise and Fitness
The YMCA is the largest voluntary
sector provider of health and fitness services that promote
physical activity and healthy living. Redditch YMCA serves all
local schools and some community centres to provide physical
activity for children from the age of 5 years to adults in
retirement.
Crime and Safety
The YMCA led groundbreaking work with
young people in prisons and ex-offenders and continues to work
vigorously to help reduce the risk of young people either
turning to crime or becoming victims of crime. Redditch YMCA has
a dedicated staff team supporting young people who have
offended, or are in danger of offending.
Education and Skills
The YMCA offers a variety of
vocational, formal and informal school and work-based learning
opportunities for young people to develop skills and achieve
recognition. Redditch YMCA aims to deliver the Learning Power
Award to all young people in its supported accommodation.
Money and Work
The YMCA offers a range of services
designed to help increase the employability and financial
awareness of young people, helping them to find and keep
meaningful jobs. Redditch YMCA supports residents by making them
fully aware of their financial responsibilities, provides
training opportunities and actively helps people seek
employment.
Citizenship and Personal Development
The YMCA empowers young people by
involving them in activities that stimulate, challenge and
enable them to realise their potential and participate fully in
their communities. Redditch YMCA encourages the development of
young people through volunteering to help with holiday play
schemes, attending National Assembly and participating in The
Prince’s Trust.
Parenting and Family
The YMCA offers a variety of services
that help promote positive family relationships and is one of
the largest providers of childcare and school-based initiatives.
Redditch YMCA prides itself on offering affordable childcare for
everyone, family support services, encourages Dads and Lads
clubs and provides facilities for teenage fathers.
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