YMCA Scotland

Following a comprehensive review of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, we’ve decided to step back from X. This decision reflects our commitment to inclusive safe spaces for all. You can stay connected with us via the link in our bio. Thank you for your continued support.

Welcome National General Secretaries from @ymcaenglandandwales, @YMCAIreland, @YMCAScot and YMCA Netherlands! They are here in Geneva for 2 days of meetings and collaboration. 🌍 w/@carloSanvee

If you'd prefer to donate directly, you can do so here: ymcascotland.beaconforms.com/form/6473caee Thank you for your generosity and for making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. #InternationalDayofCharity #ymca

You can now support YMCA Scotland at no extra cost to you! An easy way to support us is while you shop. By choosing YMCA Scotland on EasyFundraising, you can contribute to YMCA Scotland at no extra cost to you! Select YMCA Scotland here easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ymcasco…

Happy International Day of Charity! Today, we celebrate the power of giving and the incredible impact it can have on our communities. At YMCA Scotland, we’re dedicated to empowering young people, supporting families, and building stronger communities. easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ymcasco…

Last week, it was a pleasure to attend an afternoon tea to mark the retirement of Mary Goodwin-Wilks @YMCAGlenrothes after 20 years as a dedicated CEO, delivering projects and services which have supported many people in the Glenrothes area over the past two decades 👏👏

Samantha Gillan is fundraising for YMCA Scotland. Check out their @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/samantha-…

Earlier this month, our #LetsBeHeard team held an experience-gathering session in the @YMCAPaisley, as part of our work to hear from everyone affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

Thank you to the brilliant #LetsBeHeard team for engaging with, listening to, and giving value to our young people's experiences during the pandemic. #uncrc #youthwork #paisleyymca #paisley

We thank all those who attended and shared their experiences, and to the @YMCAPaisley for their assistance on the day. To share your experiences of the pandemic with Let's Be Heard, or to request a session in your area, visit the Let's Be Heard website: lbh.covid19inquiry.scot

🚶‍♀️‍Our very own Samantha Gillan will be taking part in this year's annual @thekiltwalk in Edinburgh, raising funds for YMCA Scotland and attendance at @WorldYMCA Accelerator Summit in Mombasa, Kenya, later this year. 💸You can donate using the link below. justgiving.com/page/samantha-…

📢 Final call! Just 2️⃣ days remain for local YMCAs to add input on Sustainable Planet, the third Pillar of YMCA Vision 2030. 🌍🌎🌏Take a few moments to watch the video, complete the survey, and let your voice be heard. 📅 Deadline: 23 Aug. 👉 Survey: bit.ly/3zT4fIm

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Last month we donated over 150 school supplies to local schools across the country. With the help of Cash for Kids we were able to make donations to Paisley YMCA and Edinburgh School Uniform Bank. You can read more here: clarkcontracts.com/article/clark-…

Some of our juniors at day 1 of the Club Championships! #TeamLarkhall #SALDevelopment

🔻The @WishawYmca Esports Academy - part of @YMCAScot had a great summer session filled with team-based ESports sessions - training passionate young gamers and developing skills in an expanding world of online games.

☀️We've had a blast throughout the summer holidays at the WYMCA Summer of Games ☀️ 🎓Back to school tomorrow for our young gamers and we wish them all the best of luck 🎓 🤝 Thank you to the volunteers and staff who made the summer of games possible🤝

We want to celebrate everybody that came to the #YGames, so much great youth work happening around Perth & Kinross and so many fantastic young people. We also want to specifically celebrate our YMCA Tayside team as the winners! A fantastic effort, scoring 53/60 points across the event. It was great to see young people we've known for a few years now so excited! #Vision2030 #EmpowerYoungPeople

We join @UNYouthAffairs in wishing 1.9 billion young people worldwide a Happy International #YouthDay.🧑‍🤝‍🧑🌍 It's time to let #YouthLead; this is your chance to take a survey and share your diverse perspectives & expertise to shape #OurCommonFuture: tinyurl.com/YouthLeadForTh…

🎉 Happy International Youth Day! 🎉 To celebrate, we asked four young people leading change in their YMCA and communities: How can young people make a difference? 🌍🌎🌏💪 Check out their responses and share what YOU are doing (or hope to do) to create change. 💫