YMCA Burton’s longest member of staff retires

Kath Stokes has been working as an ancillary team member since YMCA Burton since 1988. She has helped change the lives of hundreds of residents and rough sleepers who have come through its doors. She joined the Charity shortly after it opened the first Housing Project in the town for young people called Milton House. […]

Kath Stokes – Retiring

My name is Kath and I have been asked to write a blog. At first, I thought “What’s that?” – me being one of the oldest members of staff and probably the longest serving, I wasn’t brought up with technology – you just ask my colleagues! As I near retiring, this blog felt like a […]

YMCA pays tribute to Lord Frank Judd

It is with great sadness that YMCA learns of the passing of Lord Frank Judd.   Lord Judd was the President of YMCA England between 1996 and 2005 and was a passionate advocate for young people. He spoke hundreds of times in Parliament about the need to provide positive support and interventions in young people’s […]

Shops re-open!

Our Four shops have all re-opened now! Anti bac gel, one way systems and social distancing measures all in place so please do pop along and see our friendly staff and volunteers – they have missed you dearly!