YMCA Fylde coast is an independent charity forming part of the worldwide YMCA movement

We’ve been on the Fylde Coast for over 95 years

We work in four areas; Physical Activity, Housing, Young people, Outdoor education

We work in 9 communities and manage 18 sites across our four programme areas

YMCA Fylde coast is an independent charity forming part of the worldwide YMCA movement

We’ve been on the Fylde Coast for over 95 years

We work in four areas; Physical Activity, Housing, Young people, Outdoor education

We work in 9 communities and manage 18 sites across our four programme areas

Latest News from across the Organisation

Stay up to date with the latest developments at YMCA Fylde Coast

Our priorities for the year ahead

Did you know that you work within one the oldest and largest youth charities in the world! Founded during the industrial revolution, YMCA staff have been responsible for inventing both basketball and volleyball, wearing poppies on Remembrance Sunday and we've been...

Y:Youth

Our Young People team have been successfully delivering the Y:Youth programme in the Lancaster area since 2015 and recently secured £232,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund (formerly the Big Lottery Fund) to continue delivery for a further 3 year period....

NCS sponsored walk for Lakeside

Fylde Coast YMCA’s local NCS Youth Board were challenged by the NCS trust to continue their social action after they had finished programme. Throughout the process, a team of 10 graduates began to plan an event, working closely with Anne Hedley to gain some top tips....

A message from John

Welcome to Y:Hub our new App that is going to help us improve how we communicate across the organisation. As you will see the design of Y:Hub is fairly simple and importantly will give all of you access to the latest news stories from different parts of the...

‘New for 2019’

2019 will see us open our ‘world class’ School & Youth building which will be the focal point of a new dedicated zone for children and young people here at Lakeside. Purpose-built to accommodate schools and youth groups, the new Centre will have 192 beds, dining,...

Introducing Our New Y:Adult Membership…Just £299!

At just £299 our new Y:Adult Annual Membership is a whopping £81 cheaper than our previous Gold Membership and a huge £157 cheaper than our previous Gold direct debit! We also have a financial loyalty bonus after 12 consecutive months! As a Y:Adult member, you will...

Cirque Du Soleil artist Ross Gibson supports YMCA’s Changing Young Lives Appeal

See what Cirque Du Soleil artist ROSS GIBSON has to say about the ‘Changing Young Lives’ appeal YMCA Fylde Coast is delighted to have received the support of locally born Ross Gibson for their Changing Young Lives appeal. The former British National Team member now...

YMCA Fylde Coast celebrates record numbers on youth development scheme

Almost 200 young people from across the Fylde Coast helped to raise more than £10,000 for local charities in an epic summertime project.The NCS 2018 scheme, run by YMCA Fylde Coast, is a youth movement for teenagers aged 15-17 to discover who they are and what they...

Success at Fylde Council Sports Awards 2018

A great night full of talent, dedication and commitment was on display at the Fylde Council Sports Awards on Thursday November 1st. The YMCA were privileged to obtain two awards on the night with our very own Chris Nay collecting the Coach of the Year award and in...

#IAMWHOLE

Mental health difficulties among children and young people are common, and can be both persistent and damaging. #IAMWHOLE calls on individuals to stand together, united as a movement, against negative stereotypes and language surrounding mental health by challenging...