Your £12 will go towards:

• Practical, emotional and employment support and advice for young people.
• Life skills training for independent living which we call ‘Independent Living Skills’.
• A varied programme of physical and therapeutic activities.
• Mental Health Support for young people.

The true cost of a room and the additional support service which we offer to residents of YMCA MK, is more than £12 a month.

However, by having a community of committed supporters giving to us monthly, we will be able to plan better and do more to change the lives of vulnerable young people in Milton Keynes.

At YMCA MK, our aim is to give young people, the confidence, skills, and support to move belong, contribute and thrive.

Yes. By becoming a friend you’re helping young people who are living in our accommodation. Some young people choose to share their stories, but we only share stories of those who are comfortable with it and have given us their express permission. Many of our young people decide to share their life stories to help us generate more support for the charity. They also feel that by sharing their story they can reach more young people who may be going through similar situations and need to know how to find help.

In some cases, we may need to protect identities by using models and changing names. But all their stories are true. We don’t exaggerate their situations, we think their stories are powerful enough. No other details have been altered.

Our accommodation pathway is designed to last 3 years. As residents engage with our services and make progress they will move through the stages. On average over 100 young people move on successfully every year to independence. This then frees up space for another young person to start the journey to a better future.

The reason monthly donations are so valuable to us is that allows us to plan our services, based on a set income. However, all donations make a difference. We understand that not everyone is able to donate on a monthly basis therefore we also have the option to make a one-off donation. 

Thank you for your kind support.

We work with many local companies and are always very grateful for their support. There are many ways a company can support our work, from naming us as their ‘Charity of the Year’ to joining one of our corporate support networks.

If you would like to discuss an opportunity for corporate support, please email our Fundraising Manager, Lorraine Devereux at: lorraine.devereux@mkymca.com