Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become 🌟 #YMCA180✨YMCA England & Wales are proud to support young people with a wide range of services to help them reach their potential. Learn more about YMCA.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: The YMCA works on various health and wellbeing initiatives, such as the Positive Health programme, fitness classes for older adults, and programs for young people, which address significant societal needs like mental health, physical activity, and social isolation[2][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: Programs like the Study Programmes, Football Academy, and Fitness Training Academy help young people achieve educational and career goals, improving their overall quality of life[2].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The YMCA's work with individuals like Lorenzo, who was involved in drug dealing and misuse, shows how they can help individuals change their lives positively through intensive support and community engagement[1].
- **Contributing to Community Wellbeing**: The YMCA's focus on community wellbeing, as outlined in their Vision 2030, includes co-creating, providing, and advocating for high-quality health and wellbeing solutions, which are crucial for community wellbeing[3][5].