Denise Hatton

“Today’s announcement is a key juncture in the national effort to end homelessness. YMCA has long called for a coordinated, preventive approach to tackling this crisis, and we strongly welcome this new cross-government plan, backed by £3.5 billion in investment. The voices of people with lived experience, alongside frontline organisations, are clearly reflected in this strategy, and that is essential for meaningful, lasting change. “Across England and Wales, YMCA provides more than 10,000 beds each night and supports over 20,000 people each year, so we see every day the transformational impact of safe, stable housing. Measures to boost prevention, strengthen collaboration between public services, and increase good-quality temporary accommodation will make a real difference. “We commend the ambition to halve long-term rough sleeping, and welcome continued reform of the private rented sector and investment in supported housing. What matters now is delivery. Local authorities, charities, and communities must be equipped and empowered to implement this plan. "YMCA will continue to work with government and partners to ensure homelessness comes to an end, and that every young person has the safe home they need to thrive.” #YMCA #Homelessness

Today, Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive of @OnSideYZ & Chair, Back Youth Alliance, delivered a powerful challenge to the sector at #YMCANationalConference: fund youth work, back youth leadership, build a stronger ecosystem. #YMCA

.@Denise_Hatton, Chief Executive and National Secretary of @YMCAEng_Wales took the stage at #YMCANationalConference with a bold vision for our future. From tackling youth homelessness to building a stronger federation, we’re moving forward together. #YMCA

YMCA releases its statement in response to today's #SpendingReview. YMCA welcomes the investment in social and affordable housing. It is one of the most significant barriers facing the young people we support. Read our statement in full here: ymca.org.uk/ymca-statement…

📢 Tomorrow’s #SpendingReview sets the Government's budget for the next 3 years. YMCA Youth Ambassadors want action on: 1️⃣ Youth services 2️⃣ Youth homelessness 3️⃣ Benefits that support young people Learn more about our campaigning: bit.ly/3Hy65SV #YMCA

Thank you, @AshleyJBaptiste, for highlighting our youth services research on @bbctheoneshow. We continue to call for sustainable investment to ensure every young person can access quality youth services in their community. #YMCA

👏 Big congratulations to Teigan from YMCA Taunton’s Young Carers group, who won an award at the Pride of Somerset Youth Awards! We’re all so proud of you, Teigan — keep shining 🌟 #YMCA

Today marks #VEDay80 On the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, we remember and honour all those who served during the Second World War, including YMCA volunteers who provided refreshments to troops on the frontline, rescue workers and victims of bombing raids. #YMCA

A huge congrats to @ymcasutcol and the young people they support — finalists at the #IYA25 🌟 👏 Daniel – Inspirational Person 👏 Skye – Young Carer 👏 Nikai – Young Influencer 👏 YMCA Sutton Coldfield – Outstanding Contribution 👏 Handsworth Sports Club – Youth Project #YMCA

More than 6,000 children participate in YMCA after-school sessions like these pictured at @YMCANeath. 🎨⚽ At YMCA, we help families flourish. 💚 #YMCA #YouthWork #FamilySupport

We say this loud and clear 📢 Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become. #YMCA

YMCA response to the Chancellor’s #SpringStatement in Parliament today. #YMCA

Sustainable investment in youth workers and community programmes is needed for young people who risk losing access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive. #BeyondtheBrink #YMCA

During Work and Pensions questions to @leicesterliz in Parliament, @catkinson80 highlighted @YMCADerbyshire's programme which supports young people into work. YMCA developed a set of practical proposals to address barriers to work for young people: ymca.org.uk/ymca-research-…

@23richardp @lisanandy @Keir_Starmer Thank you Richard. Always an honour to represent the great work of YMCAs.

@Denise_Hatton @lisanandy @Keir_Starmer Thanks for all you do Denise

Honoured to represent YMCA at today’s roundtable discussion with @lisanandy and a reception with @Keir_Starmer to discuss the youth sector’s role in the creation and development of a bold new #CivilSocietyCovenant partnership. #YMCA

@takaraalf @lisanandy @Keir_Starmer Lovely to see you too Nicky. Encouraging indeed.

@Denise_Hatton @lisanandy @Keir_Starmer Lovely to see you Denise. Encouraging event

We have joined the country’s leading homelessness and housing organisations, to raise the alarm regarding the perilous funding cliff-edge homelessness services across the country are currently facing. Everyone should have access to affordable, safe and secure housing. #YMCA

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Everyone deserves good mental health, and it’s increasingly important to establish healthy environment so everyone can thrive. Let’s engage in #SmallTalks this #WMHD at work or with loved ones. #YMCA #WMHD2024

YMCA has always been a place where all have been welcomed and we will continue to work steadfastly to create spaces that bring communities and people together to establish a society where unity prevails over violence.