Mar


5

YMCA EXETER UNVEILS GROUND-BREAKING PLANS FOR NEW SUPPORTED HOUSING PATHWAY

YMCA Exeter is excited to announce its plans for a ground-breaking Supported Housing Pathway, securing stable accommodation for the young people of Torbay and Plymouth. The new plans will see 83 homes established for young people at risk of or facing homelessness.   With over 40 years of experience delivering long-term affordable housing for young people…

Nov


24

Residents share their thoughts on the Autumn Statement

It was great to welcome BBC Spotlight to our Lighthouse cafe on Wednesday. Thank you to YMCA Exeter residents, Lewis and Chas* for sharing your thoughts on the Autumn statement. *name changed YMCA Exeter welcomes the new changes that the government has announced today to raise the minimum wage, to increase benefits by 6.7% and to…

Sep


5

Something new is on the way!

It’s wonderful to be able to take a break from talking about potential funding cuts and let you into some breaking news.  It’s been a little over a year since we opened Sidwell Studios – our first step in tackling the massive need for housing for young people in Exeter and Devon. It’s a rewarding…

Jul


31

Interview with Rachel Davey, YMCA Exeter Youth Club Alumni.

At age 12, Rachel Davey moved to the rural village of Broadclyst and discovered YMCA Exeter’s Youth Club, almost literally, right on her doorstep! Now 18 years old, Rachel kindly met with us to chat about how YMCA Exeter has supported her. We take her to Exeter’s Chococo Café – after six years at Youth…

Jul


26

A Vision of the Future for Devon

In the lead up to the Devon County Council Scrutiny meeting on 27th July, we have produced an “Alternative” Report on the consultation on the proposal to cease the contribution to the 18+ Homeless Prevention funding across Devon. The Scrutiny meeting looking at the proposed cuts on their webcast. Details of how to watch can…

May


23

Four-person crew attempt world record breaking Arctic Ocean row.

Devon and Somerset-based crew of four are gearing up to face a 550 nautical mile world record breaking row across the Arctic Ocean in July. Departing from Tromso, Norway, the Ocean Revival Arctic Rowing team will row for 10-15 days to reach Svalbard in the high North.   The team will be led by Plymouth-based Royal…