YMCA Brunel Group operates across Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire, East & South Somerset providing supported accommodation, youth services, childcare, health & wellbeing and more.
YMCA Brunel Group builds communities where everyone can belong, contribute and thrive.
- Accommodation with support for ages 16-25
- Adult services providing supported housing for ages 25+
- Tenant Accreditation Scheme
- Youth Clubs and Young Carers Groups for ages 10-19
- 8 Nurseries in Wiltshire
- Health & Wellbeing at YMCA Bath Gym
Locations we operate in
YMCA Brunel Group - 01225325900
International House, Bath, BA1 5LH
Services we Provide
Children and families
Overview
YMCA Brunel Group Children's Services provides Early Years Education to children in the Wiltshire area, alongside support & advice for families.
What we do
We believe that all children should have opportunities and experiences that will set them up for their educational journey and prepare them for their lives ahead. Staff teams are highly qualified with everyone undertaking a wide range of professional development opportunities. We also believe in having a strong partnership with our parents and together we achieve the best for their children.
YMCA Brunel Group currently operates Ofsted registered nurseries and preschools in Wiltshire and is committed to providing an exceptional standard of care everywhere.
Where we do it
Green Shoots Nursery, Trowbridge
Little Shoots Nursery, Trowbridge
Humpty Dumpty Nursery, Calne
King's Nursery, Malmesbury
Kingfisher Preschool, Westbury
Little Ducklings Nursery, Lyneham
Mansion House Nursery, Corsham
Redland Nursery, Chippenham
How to access
To find out more about our nurseries and access our services, visit our website: Nurseries - YMCA Brunel Group (ymca-bg.org)
Children and families
Overview
YMCA Brunel Group provides support to young people aged 10-19 through Youth & Community work.
What we do
Our youth work welcomes anyone aged between 10 and 19 years (up to 25 years old with Special Educational Needs); some of these young people can be vulnerable and/or have additional needs. We provide safe environments where every young person’s view is considered. We operate in 8 youth clubs, 4 Young Carers groups, project & outreach work across East & South Somerset.
We ensure continued engagement and participation in planned programmes of positive activities and issue-based work; relevant to the needs and development of individuals and peer groups. All of our activities are designed to develop social and life skills, increase confidence and resilience, and help young people move away from any harmful behaviours.
Our Youth Club programmes are delivered through non-formal educational activities which combine enjoyment, challenge and learning. We want young people to develop hobbies that will last a lifetime, enrich their lives and the lives of others. We run inclusive sessions where everyone is welcome.
Our aim is for all our young people to have ambition for themselves, to be confident individuals, effective contributors, successful learners and responsible citizens; and to be nurtured, safe, active, healthy, achieving, included, respected and responsible in their communities. We want to encourage young people to connect creatively with their community and learn how to become better neighbours through that connection.
Where we do it
Currently provide 8 youth clubs and 4 young carers groups:
Street Youth Club
Monday’s & Friday’s 7:15pm-8:45pm
Street Young People’s Centre, Strode Road, Street, BA16 0AS
Glastonbury Windmill Hill Youth Club
Monday’s 7:00pm-9:00pm
Windmill Hill Youth Club, St Edmund’s Hall, BA6 8EG
Glastonbury Red Brick Youth Club (in partnership with Red Brick Building)
Relaunching Soon & will be back on Friday’s 7:15pm-8:45pm
Red Brick Building, Morland Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9FT
Shepton Mallet Youth Club
Wednesday’s 7:15pm-8.45pm
Paul Street Community Centre, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5LA
Frome Youth Club
Monday’s & Wednesday’s 7:15pm-8:45pm
Frome Youth & Community Centre, Vallis Road, BA11 3EF
Coleford Youth Club
Thursdays 6.30pm-8.00pm
Church Street, Coleford, BA3 5NQ
Yeovil Youth Clubs
Detached work is being carried out around the town.
Contact Natalie NatalieWalton@ymca-bg.org
Milford Youth Club
Thursday’s 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Milford Community Hall, Milford Park, Yeovil, BA21 4DQ
Mudford Youth Club
Monday’s 7.30pm to 9.15pm
Yeovil Recreation Centre, Off Chilton Grove, Yeovil BA21 4AW
Mendip Young Carers Group
Tuesday’s at Pilton Village Hall, St Mary’s Ln, Pilton, Shepton Mallet BA4 4BB.
We offer alternative weekly sessions for both juniors (8yrs-13rs) which starts at 5:30pm till 7:30pm and seniors (13-18yrs+) which starts at 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
To find out more contact Chiara ChiaraDocherty@ymca-bg.org
Yeovil Young Carers Group
Monday’s at Vicarage Methodist Church, Vicarage Walk Middle Street, Yeovil BA20 1JZ.
We offer alternative weekly sessions for both juniors (8yrs-13/14yrs) which starts at 5:00pm till 7:00pm and seniors (13-14yrs+) which starts at 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
To find out more contact Zoe ZoeAspinall@ymca-bg.org
How to access
To learn more about a youth club or to join, visit our website: Youth Work - YMCA Brunel Group (ymca-bg.org)
Accommodation
Overview
YMCA Brunel Group is a local charity that offers accommodation and support to those aged 16+.
What we do
We offer a variety of accommodation support including:
- Thrive 16+ - Our 16+ program provides housing support for young people aged 16-25 with various support levels. Our 16+ houses are Ofsted registered and staffed 24/7, offering young people support to develop important life skills and prepare for independent living. We also help them access training, education, employment and social & leisure opportunities.
- Tenant Accreditation Scheme (TAS)
- Mediation
- Adult Services - This accommodation for those aged 25+ offers a home and support needed to help a person get back on their feet and access opportunities for building a better future and securing a tenancy.
- Rent Deposit Scheme
- Tenant Accreditation Scheme (TAS)
- Private Rented Sector Scheme (in the previous Mendip Council area)
- Landlord Scheme (in previous Mendip Council area)
- Platform for Life - We have 4 houses in B&NES for 18 – 25 year olds in education, training or employment. We offer you a room of your own and shared facilities. Staff are available to help support you in this transition to independent living.
- Nightstop - Bath based emergency accommodation provided in family homes, with support given by YMCA staff to secure permanent accommodation or support a return home.
Where we do it
Our supported housing projects cover Bath, Keynsham, East Somerset and South Somerset.
How to access
Our Thrive 16+ service is commissioned by Somerset Council and aimed at homelessness prevention for young people aged 16-25. Read more about Thrive 16+ from Somerset Council here.
Adult services: If you think you are at risk of losing your home, or you are homeless, or rough sleeping, please seek immediate help by contacting Somerset Council here.
For more details about our housing services, visit Supported Housing - YMCA Brunel Group (ymca-bg.org)
Physical health
Overview
YMCA Brunel Group provides Health & Wellbeing at YMCA Bath Gym.
What we do
Community is at the heart of our gym – we strive to create an environment where anyone can feel the confidence to work on their wellbeing with us.
Our health & wellbeing centre is part of our charitable work and funds raised through membership or casual usage are used first to cover all the running costs associated with the facility and any surplus funds allow us to invest in our centre as well as support other parts of our charity – which mainly focuses on working with vulnerable young people. That support might be through a health & wellbeing programme or through our accommodation services.
Therefore if you chose to be a member of our YMCA centre or use our facilities then you are actively supporting the community – so whilst you might be getting fitter someone else is also getting some vital help and support at a difficult time in their lives. Thank you for choosing to support what we do.
Where we do it
Our gym in based in our headquarters in Bath:
International House, Broad Street Place, Bath, BA1 5LH
How to access
To learn more, visit out Health & Wellbeing website: Health & Wellbeing - YMCA Bath