YMCA EAST SURREY DONATE HEALTH & WELLBEING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE HOUSING ABOUT US GET INVOLVED What we do Changing lives for the better YMCA East Surrey is a vibrant charity that has been actively supporting the local community for over 150 years. We offer a wide range of services to support community needs encompassing health and wellbeing for all ages, supported housing for young homeless people, youth work, children’s clubs including specialist schemes for children with disabilities, mental health counselling for young people, and volunteering. In 2018 we were voted YMCA of the Year out of 116 YMCAs across England and Wales. We help people to believe in themselves, support them to achieve their goals and inspire them to be the best they can be by providing services that focus on those who are vulnerable, have a disability or face disadvantage. Our most recent Annual Review highlights our work through the stories of just some of the people who have used our services throughout East Surrey. We help people to live their lives to the full by offering activities, services and support that: Help people stay safe Improve people’s health and wellbeing Help people to achieve and contribute Help people find their voice Read some of the Real Stories of people that we have the privilege to work with or watch our video below. Our services YMCA Hillbrook House gives young homeless people somewhere to stay and supports them to move on with their lives. We also run a number of move-one projects for Hillbrook House resident ready to take the next step towards living independently. Our NextStep rent deposit scheme helps local vulnerable people and families access private rented accommodation. Sports and Fitness The YMCA Sports and Community Centre in Redhill is a friendly and welcoming place to get fit and try new activities. Our fitness gym is air-conditioned and equipped with a range of cardio-vascular and resistance machines, as well as free weight. We also offer a wide range of fitness classes with something for everyone to enjoy. An on-site crèche allows parents to exercise while little ones play. Disability We are renowned for our disability activities for children, young people and adults. Yippee club offers children with special educational needs and disabilities a safe and fun environment to play and make new friends. Yip4Youth helps young people with disabilities become more independent by trying out new activities. Our Exercise Referral programme enables people with a chronic health condition, those who are rehabilitating from an injury, illness or have a disability to engage in physical activity to help them lead a healthier, independent and more active lifestyle. We run a variety of disability sports sessions in our state-of-the-art Inclusive Sports Facility. Children and Young People We run a wide range of children’s clubs and activities, including pre-schools, holiday clubs, after school clubs and sports sessions. We believe in engaging children in a range of activities that boost self-confidence and build new friendships. We also run Horley Young People and Family Centre as part of the Surrey Family Centre offer. Regular youth activities for young people run from the YMCA Sovereign Centre in Reigate and across East Surrey. Heads Together offers free counselling to help 14-24 year olds overcome difficult life events. Our certification We’ve been independently assessed by the British Assessment Bureau against internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management standards showing our commitment to quality and assurance. ABOUT Contact Us Terms And Conditions Privacy And Cookies Accessibility Fitness Membership Terms And Conditions GET INVOLVED Work For Us Volunteer Donate Challenge Events Corporate Partnerships Remember Us In Your Will ENewsletter STAY IN TOUCH YMCA EAST SURREY Sports & Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJ Registered Company No: 03716594 Charity No: 1075028 YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. SUPPORT & ADVICE ACCOMMODATION FAMILY WORK HEALTH & WELLBEING TRAINING & EDUCATION