YMCA PLYMOUTH

Empowering our community to thrive

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 YMCA of the Year Devon & Plymouth Community Champion South West Community Champion

Training & Education

Opportunities to gain qualifications, skills and employment through vocational education, careers events and short courses.

LEARN

Health & Wellbeing

Gyms, sport and recreation for fitness, and community hubs for classes, social connection and collaborations to support your health.

GET ACTIVE

Family & Youth Work

Creating positive outcomes with children & young people and support for families with nursery, soft play, holiday and year-round programmes.

PLAY

Support & Advice

A safe place to talk and get help through guided groups, mentoring, sign-posting, community events and mental health services.

FIND HELP

Our Charity Impact

How we’ve provided to Plymouth this year:

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PEOPLE ENGAGED WITH OUR WORK

People BENEFITED in our mental health work

young people given free youth activities

MEALS WORTH OF FRUIT AND VEG DONATED TO FAMILIES IN NEED

PEOPLE HELPED RECOVER FROM A MEDICAL CONDITION

elderly People HELPED out of loneliness and isolation

DISABILITY SPORT SESSIONS DELIVERED EACH WEEK

DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE GIVEN TRAINING & EDUCATION

TREES PLANTED IN OUR COMMUNITY

GRASSROOTS CLUBS supported

free soft play places for children with additional needs 

FREE BREAKFAST GIVEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED

Here for Plymouth since 1848

Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become

YMCA Plymouth was founded in 1848. Throughout our history we’ve adapted to the local needs of local people through a variety of work in order to improve the lives of young people and our community.

Latest News

January 2026 Newsletter

Hi YMCA, Happy New Year from the whole YMCA Plymouth team! Here’s your New Year News from our YMCA. Discovery College student gets dream bedroom makeover thanks to YMCA ‘DIY SOS’ campaign Lottie, a[…]

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Major Sports Facility Refurb Begins at YMCA Plymouth

We are delighted to announce that a significant sports hall modernisation project is officially underway on our main Sports Hall, thanks to Sport England funding and additional help from local[…]

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What’s happening and what’s new at YMCA Plymouth?

Here’s your quick round-up of what to look out for at your YMCA over the coming weeks! Half-term Holiday Club Starts Next Week It’s nearly half term already! Our 8.2.5 Club team[…]

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Contact us
T 01752 201918

Our phone lines are open 6.30am-9pm on weekdays and 8am-4pm on Saturday and 9am-2pm on Sunday. Alternatively, message us on social media, email info@ymcaplymouth.org.uk or fill out a contact form.