Annual Review 2018-19 REPORT · from community-based youth services across Tees Valley. Darlington...

Annual Review 2018-19 REPORTDelivering services that support young people in Tees Valley to thrive and live well

It’s been a successful year for Tees Valley YMCA, delivering high quality services across the area, in partnership with and responsive to young people, communities and local partners.DECLAN BAHARINI, INDEPENDENT REVIEWER

Contents3 Introduction

4 Accommodation and housing related support

6 Community-Based Youth Services

7 Motiv8+ programme

10 Open access youth services in Darlington

14 Young disabled people’s youth services

20 About Tees Valley YMCA

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ANNUAL REVIEW 2018-19

Housing related support and accommodation

187 young people 16-25 supported in Darlington

Tees Valley YMCA has performed strongly in delivering the Positive Support Pathway in Darlington for young people who are homeless, care leavers and experiencing significant challenges. Tees Valley YMCA has provided good quality accommodation and housing related support for 187 young people, as well help with personal development, practical independent living skills and brokerage to employment and training opportunities. This is reflected in positive outcomes for young people in 2018-19.

Physical improvements at Tees Valley YMCA’s supported accommodation facility have been completed and Tees Valley YMCA continues to influence housing policy and practice locally and nationally. The PSP contract for Darlington has been extended to 2020.

2829 young people involved, influencing, empowered and supported across Tees Valley

Community-based youth services

1554 Young people 8-19 involved in

Motiv8+ sessions in South Tees

1088 Young people 10-25 involved in

Darlington based youth services Tees Valley YMCA has delivered a successful programme of youth services developed in consultation with young people, local partners and communities. 2642 young people experiencing a range of challenges have been part of influencing, designing, developing and benefitting from community-based youth services across Tees Valley.

Darlington activities include open access, detached, outreach and targeted youth services. Young people in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland have benefited from Motiv8+ workshops promoting positive lifestyle choices, wellbeing and safety.

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Accommodation and housing related supportTees Valley YMCA has delivered a successful programme of accommodation and support for young people experiencing very challenging circumstances

Tees Valley YMCA has been responsive to the changing demographics and needs around accommodation and housing related support in Darlington. More under 18s are now coming through the Positive Support Pathway, with an increasing level and range of complex needs. This has required Tees Valley YMCA to adapt accommodation and work with partners to intensify and widen support.

Physical improvements at Tees Valley YMCA’s supported accommodation facility include refurbished accommodation and three communal kitchens, enabling greater opportunities to provide targeted support, reduce isolation and build independent living skills. Funding is being sought to develop step-up fl ats to support young people to move on and transition to independent living.

Tees Valley YMCA continues to work closely with key local authority departments and has a joint protocol in place with Children’s Services for under 18s. There is also strong partnership working with adult and child mental health services, youth offending services, community safety partners, health and employment and training services.

Tees Valley YMCA continues to infl uence housing policy and practice locally and nationally and its PSP contract for Darlington has been extended to 2020.

All of the staff helped me a lot with support and my future18 YEAR-OLD MALE RESIDENT, MOVING ON FROM PSP

Achievements Young people who are homeless or care leavers have achieved high levels of positive outcomes through the Positive Support Pathway (PSP) in Darlington. A range of accommodation, housing-related support, independent living skills, brokerage and support is provided. This helps to empower and upskill young people towards living independently, making positive choices and improving their life skills, confi dence, relationships and resilience.

Darlington’s Positive Support Pathway is delivered by Tees Valley YMCA, including accommodation in their bespoke 25-bed unit, Crash Pad (for under 18s), commissioned units for Looked After Children 16+ and dispersed units, support and brokerage. Short term interventions and fl oating support delivered by Humankind.

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Aggregated outcomes across all PSP services, % of individuals who achieved the outcomes relating to the support they received.

Darlington’s Positive Support Pathway is delivered by Tees Valley YMCA, including accommodation in Tees Valley YMCA’s supported accommodation facility, Crash Pad and Dispersed, plus advice, support and brokerage, with short term interventions and fl oating support delivered by Humankind.

85%

maintained accommodation and avoided eviction

78%

minimised harm of the risk of harm from others

71%

participated in leisure, cultural, faith or informal learning activities

70%

obtained paid work

DarlingtonYoung people 16-25 years oldHomeless, Looked After 16+ or care leaversExperiencing challenging circumstancesHigh levels of multiple and complex needs

93%

positive move on from Foyer accommodation

90%

maximised income (incl. welfare benefi ts)

89%

participated in work-like activities (work experience/volunteering)

89%

established contact with friends and/or family

88%

better able to manage their mental health

88%

better able to manage their physical health

86%

developed confi dence and abilities to have greater choice, control and involvement

97%

established contact with external services and groups

Accommodation options 25 bed supported accommodation facility Dispersed units

Housing related support Key working support

Training, education and employment brokerage Programmes of positive activities

Access to family mediation

Multi-agency support

Independent living skills

Floating support

REDCAR & CLEVELAND

M’BROUGH

MIDDLESBROUGH

REDCAR

HARTLEPOOL

GUISBOROUGH

STOCKTON-ON-TEES

DARLINGTON

STOCKTON

DARLINGTON

HARTLEPOOL

young people supported187

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Community-Based Youth Services

young people participating across Tees Valley2642

Open access and targeted youth servicesOutreach and early interventionIssue-based engagement and supportInformal education and accredited training

Tees Valley YMCA’s successful asset-based approach has enabled thousands of young people living in communities of need, experiencing signifi cant challenges and with a wide range of complex needs to infl uence and benefi t from positive and life-enhancing activities. Young people’s views are valued and their opinions and ideas taken into account and acted upon.

Young people have played a key role in the design, development and delivery of youth services in their own localities and local partners and communities have been actively engaged to inform and support these.

The popular Motiv8+ programme of behaviour workshops, wellbeing and training sessions has involved 1554 young people across Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar and Cleveland, with exceptional results.

Over 1000 young people in Darlington have been involved in a range of impactful, positive activities across the borough. Tees Valley YMCA has delivered open access youth services, outreach, detached youth work and targeted support for 10-19 year-olds. Darlington Association on Disability has delivered leadership, mentoring, social and holiday activities with and for young disabled people aged 10-25.

Thousands of young people are benefi tting from their infl uence and involvement in community-based youth services across Tees Valley

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Motiv8+ is a service which has gone from strength to strength since its inception in Middlesbrough and Stockton in 2013. It expanded to Redcar and Cleveland with Lottery support in 2017. An expert team from Tees Valley YMCA works with young people, local schools and colleges, voluntary sector organisations, health and other partners. They identify challenges, issues and risks and agree relevant programmes of activity to help address these in a supportive environment.

Young people’s feedback on all elements of Motiv8+ show high levels of positive outcomes and impacts, both for the young people themselves and for their families, friends and communities.

I learned about helping people, looking after people and maybe even saving livesSTUDENT, NORMANBY PRIMARY

The Motiv8+ team delivers a mix of early intervention, age-appropriate lifestyle choices workshops and health and wellbeing sessions. These explore issues impacting on young people’s lives and help them to be better informed and able to make positive life choices.

Fun, diversionary health and sport activities are incorporated and are very popular with partners and young people. The team also provides a summer programme of activities. Accredited and non-accredited youth mental health and fi rst aid training is also offered as an option.

I have learned never to give up and believe in myselfYEAR 9 STUDENT, GRANGEFIELD

Motiv8+ programme

It made me more confi dent about

talking to people if I have a problem

STUDENT, STOCKTON RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

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COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH SERVICES

Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland Young people 8-19 years oldExperiencing challenging circumstancesAt risk of being or NEET and/or offendingEarly intervention and prevention of unhealthy lifestyles, anti-social and risk-taking behaviours

REDCAR & CLEVELAND

M’BROUGH

MIDDLESBROUGH

REDCAR

HARTLEPOOL

GUISBOROUGH

STOCKTON-ON-TEES

DARLINGTON

STOCKTON

DARLINGTON

HARTLEPOOL

1554 young people supported to explore issues and impact, make positive choices, gain new tools and skills and lead healthier and safer lifestyles

Lifestyle choices workshops • Stress and anger management• Bullying and cyber bullying• Domestic Abuse• Alcohol and drug abuse• Gambling • Anti-social behaviour• Internet safety

1339 engagements93% increased awareness of risk-taking behaviour

93% have new tools to make decisions

96% feel better empowered to make positive choices

92% increased knowledge and confi dence to reduce negative impact on others

94% greater understanding of impact of risky behaviour on communities

Health and wellbeing sessions • Body image• Benefi ts of exercise• Healthy eating, obesity• Relationships• Fitness• Circus skills• Mountain biking• Sports coaching• Hopes and dreams• Smoking cessation

1641 engagements97% feel more able to make positive choices

91% greater awareness of impact of risky behaviour on health and wellbeing

93% learned new things and how to look after themselves better

85% improved physical and emotional wellbeing

Training• Youth Mental Health• Basic and Accredited First Aid

599 engagements98% improved knowledge of mental health, better coping strategies

89% greater resilience and new skills

78% improved confi dence to lead healthier lifestyles

Motiv8+ is a programme developed and delivered by Tees Valley YMCA, supported by the National Lottery.

Motiv8+ programmeANNUAL REVIEW 2018-19

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Motiv8+ PartnersReferral partners identify groups of young people they want Motiv8+ to work with. They can choose from a menu to mix and match workshops and activities according to young people’s needs and challenges. All of these activities are underpinned by 1-1 support, if needed. This approach has been highly successful, with positive feedback from both young people and partners.

There is a high level of satisfaction reported by referral partners, including schools, colleges and voluntary organisations, who cite strong relationship building and positive and active engagement with young people as important and successful elements of the Motiv8+ team’s approach. 14 partners from schools, colleges, voluntary and specialist services responded to the independent survey and their feedback is provided below.

The Motiv8+ team have been invaluable to us, they offer a

fantastic selection of topics to suit the needs of all our students and they engage in a manner that the students fi nd both interesting and educational…They’re honestly brilliant.BETTY SMILDZINA, STOCKTON RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

We’ve had numerous sessions/courses across two sites, all of

which have been of a high standard and very informative and enjoyable.DAVID JOHNSTON, BRIDGEHILL DAY SERVICE, MIDDLESBROUGH

Motiv8+ provided circus skills training to a wide variety of

children with special educational needs. They were able to adapt their delivery to make the sessions appropriate for all abilities and were able to generate enthusiasm and enjoyment for all.CHRIS RACE, KTS ACADEMY, BROTTON

Independent evaluator’s survey of Motiv8+ partners in May 2019

Motiv8+ programme

partners value the services provided by Motiv8+100%

partners were extremely satisfi ed with Motiv8+ and said that:

• delivery is professional• relevant topics and activities were delivered• content was appropriate to the young people• good menu activities to choose from

100%

partners said that:

• they would work with Motiv8+ in future • young people achieved positive outcomes• Motiv8+ provides added value for work with

young people• accommodates partners’ needs and those of

young people• Motiv8+ is a fl exible service

In terms of outcomes for young people from the referral partners’ perspectives:

93%

gained skills and knowledge93%

enjoyed their involvement86%

are more positive about themselves86%

increased confi dence and self esteem79%

The Motiv8+ services has had a tangible impact on the

outcomes of our students and they are highly regarded

by staff and students.EWAN WALKER, NORTHFIELD SCHOOL, BILLINGHAM

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Open access youth services in Darlington

1088 young people have been involved in influencing and benefitting from open access, outreach, detached and targeted community-based youth services

Tees Valley YMCA secured Youth Investment Fund resources from 2017-20 to deliver open access, outreach, detached and targeted youth services for 10-25 year-olds in Darlington, as well as for activities led by Darlington Association on Disability with and for young disabled people aged 10-25.

In its second year, this programme of activity successfully:

involved young people in designing, developing, delivering and evaluating activities

built strong and trusting relationships with young people

expanded engagement with local schools, communities and local partners

consolidated and expanded open access youth services in communities of need

supported primary school pupils to think about their area and aspirations

engaged and empowered young people at risk through detached youth work

supported behaviour change through targeted courses in secondary schools

supported young disabled people in developing leadership and independence skillsdeveloped social and holiday activities with and for young disabled people

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Open accessDeveloping youth clubs in partnership with young people, schools and communities, providing positive after school and holiday activities

Back on TrackTraining programme in secondary schools helping young people address risks and challenges, gain skills and confidence and build trust and relationships with local public services and communities

Primary School OfferSix-week programme engaging pupils to build awareness of their community, express their views, explore wellbeing and to develop positive local activities and projects

Detached Youth WorkEngaging and building relationships with young people in public spaces to explore risk, promote safety and wellbeing, develop activities and broker links to support services

Open access, detached and targeted youth services

706 young people engaged in positive activities

Tees Valley YMCA has been delivering open access, outreach, detached and targeted youth services in Darlington since 2017. The roll out of activities involves a team of youth workers who work proactively with young people, schools and communities. They develop a range of activities after school, in holiday periods and delivered in school to support positive engagement and empowerment.

A full independent evaluation will take place in September 2019 to assess the impact and outcomes of this work.

10-25

Young people 10-25 years old

3

Primary school offer delivered

49

Back on Track sessions in 7 schools

27

detached youth work sessions

24

holiday activities sessions

2903

attendances

210

open access sessions in communities

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Open access Building on successes in 2017-18, Tees Valley YMCA has continued to work collaboratively with young people through a coproduction process, which enables and empowers them to infl uence what activities are delivered, how, when and where. Local communities and partners are also involved in developing and supporting services in localities across Darlington.

The approach has enabled Tees Valley YMCA to target gaps in services in communities and meet local needs for open access youth services and provide positive after school and holiday activities. This has involved developing youth clubs in Red Hall, Firthmoor and Wyvern, with the support of community organisations and local schools. Through regular sessions after school and in holidays, Tees Valley YMCA has been delivering a range of activities directed by young people, including issue based work, arts and crafts, games and sports. There are plans to develop a fourth youth club in 2019-20.

Detached youth workDetached youth work is an important element of the suite of youth services. Tees Valley YMCA work with local communities and community safety partners to identify areas where young people are gathering and may be at risk or may be perceived as causing problems.

Youth workers approach young people who are on the streets and in public places and who are unlikely to be engaging with other services. They build trust and develop relationships over time. This enables young people to share their concerns and explore challenges, as well as address any issues to keep young people safe from risk. Youth workers provide support to help young people develop their own ideas and positive activities, link them into existing activities and/or help them access relevant services to address concerns and support needs they may have identifi ed.


We come to youth club because it’s something to do and it’s oursPARTICIPANT, 2019


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Outreach – Primary School Offer165 children in three primary schools have been engaged by Tees Valley

YMCA in a six-week programme to develop open access services. This involves understanding their own community and building

co-production skills so they can have their voice heard.

The co-production approach ensures that young people are actively engaged in discussing their ideas, are listened

to and receive feedback. They make decisions on activities and get involved in developing

projects. They give continuous feedback, which is responded to and refl ected

in the next stage of action.

In 2018-19, children participated in creative development and emotional well-being work, as well as raising awareness of anti-social behaviour and building relationships with local services.

Pupils have worked with Tees Valley YMCA staff to develop projects and activities which meet their needs and aspirations.

Back on TrackTees Valley YMCA has continued to roll out the successful Back on Track programme across seven secondary schools in 2018-19. This is a very popular and impactful initiative. It is a bespoke 7-week informal training programme for pupils who schools identify as being engaged in risk taking and antisocial behaviour and who have diffi culties around school attendance and attainment. In small groups, young people

develop skills and knowledge around motorbike safety, fi rst aid and anti-social behaviour.

They are supported to develop a better understanding of the impact of their

behaviour on themselves and communities and encouraged to build trust and relationships

with the Council, police and road traffi c partners as part of the programme.

Young people involved have benefi tted from greater self esteem and confi dence, better

attendance, gaining new skills and reducing their involvement in risk taking behaviour and ASB.


I learned that wearing a helmet will keep me safe. This way I can keep safe while doing something I enjoy PARTICIPANT

We really enjoyed the project, staff and children alike… organised and really well prepared and really made good relationships with the children. WHINFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Young disabled people’s youth servicesDarlington Association on Disability (DAD) is contracted by Tees Valley YMCA to deliver youth services for young disabled people, as part of the Youth Investment Fund activities in the town.

They deliver a successful and popular programme of activities with and for young disabled people in Darlington, including Young Leaders, Mentoring for Independence, social and holiday activities.

There is a strong coproduction ethos which ensures that young people are empowered and can develop and design activities which meet their needs. They also become mentors to others.

Regular activities are delivered at the Independent Living Hub and young people also engage with other groups and partners and get involved in cultural and leisure activities across the area.

DAD staff also spend time with parents, families and carers/care givers to talk about any issues and share information and experiences. This builds trust and understanding, as well as strengthening relationships.

Young disabled people aged 10-25Multiple and complex needs188 term time sessions 65 holiday sessions

Young Leaders• 14-25 year olds• Developing as ambassadors and advocates for disabled young people• Tackling issues and raising awareness • Issue-based work from bullying to housing and employment• Building relationships with people and partners to make change• Taking part in national lobbying and advocacy

Mentoring for Independence• 14-25 year olds • Exploring practical issues and developing life skills • Overcoming barriers and challenges to everyday living • Planning to become more independent• Issues: personal care, health, housing, budgeting, shopping, work

Social activities• 14-18 year olds• Enabling young people to identify and engage in social activities • Support to overcome social, cultural and practical challenges • Accessing mainstream leisure and social activities

Holiday activities• Young disabled people aged 10+• Stimulating holiday period

trips and activities • Helping build confi dence

and social skills

Reaching out to other young people and raising awareness about disabilities is the best thing about Young Leaders.YOUNG LEADER, 2018

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Young disabled people’s youth services

Young LeadersYoung Leaders is a group which enables young people aged 14-25 years old to explore a self-determined range of issues that affect or are important to young disabled people and to lobby for change.

Membership is fl uid, which has enabled a wide range of young people to develop as ambassadors and advocates for young disabled people. They act as representatives in local, regional and national fora or to raise awareness directly with services and organisations.

Young Leaders have demonstrated success in tackling issues and raising awareness across a wide range of issue-based work from

bullying to housing and employment.

They have successfully built relationships with politicians, policy and decision makers

at local and national level to share experiences from their perspectives

and advocate for change and improvements.

They are involved with Youth Focus North East regionally and the national FLARE Network of the Council for Disabled Children, infl uencing policy and practice through the Department for Education.

This year they have had particular success with an ongoing, national anti-bullying campaign and developed a video to share online.

In Darlington, they have been feeding in views on the local offer for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and also Children and Adult Mental Health Services, as well as sharing their experiences with the local Mayor.

They have also been involved with developing the Disability Awareness Training that was delivered at Middlesbrough Football Club, by providing quotes for the training about how they wanted to be treated and what others should consider when working with young disabled people.

382 young disabled people supported and engaged in a range of leadership and advocacy, life skills, social and holiday activities

This place is amazing!As a parent, the positives of (my son) attending the Hub are endless, as well as learning about friendships, alcohol, money and other important life skills, he gets lots of confi dencePARENT OF 14 YEAR-OLD PARTICIPANT

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Mentoring for Independence Mentoring for Independence is an important weekly session for young people aged 14-25 which helps them plan ahead to live more independently.

They decide on the programme and topics, which focus on exploring practical issues, overcoming barriers and challenges to everyday living and developing life skills.

They cover topics such as cooking, budgeting, travel, personal care, health, housing, shopping and work, but also explore issues such as anti-social behaviour, relationships, love and sex and drugs awareness.

Topics are age or learning appropriate and some of the group have become mentors to others.

The sessions have a real impact on the young people, who are supportive of each other and grow in confi dence.

Young people provided feedback on their experiences in May 2019, as part of a national evaluation of services funded by the Youth Investment Fund.

The results demonstrate the very high satisfaction levels with DAD’s services and support, as well as how trusted, respected, safe, included and empowered young people feel as a result of their involvement.

They have a real sense of achievement and community and feel that they can infl uence services.

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It’s awesome for children with varying additional needs… some are non-verbal and speak through sign language, some have limited mobility… the confi dence he has come home with is just brilliant.DASH PARTICIPANT’S PARENT

Social activitiesAccessing mainstream leisure and social events and venues can be challenging for young disabled people. To address this, a new strand of activities has been developed. 14-18 year-olds explore the options and the issues and then plan and engage in social activities, with support to overcome any social, cultural and practical challenges.

This has included going to the cinema, parks, local restaurants and a range of local activity and leisure centres, as well as having games nights, football sessions and movie nights.

As well as being able to enjoy what any young person should be able to access, these social activities also enable young disabled people to put into practice the travel planning, budgeting and social skills they have been learning through other DAD supported activities.

Holiday activities DASH is popular with both young disabled people aged 10+ and their families and carers, providing stimulating activities in holiday periods.

Funded through a range of sources, including the Youth Investment Fund, the activities have included trips to local attractions, countryside, seaside and heritage sites.

As well as being a lot of fun, the activities help young people build their confi dence and social skills.

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Young People’s User Feedback on DAD Services

6 I receive the support I need

7 I value DAD

8 DAD services are good quality

9 It is worthy of my time and effort to come here

10 My feedback will lead to changes

We’d like your views about the support and quality of services you receive and whether this helps you make positive changes in your life.

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%6 987 10

1 I trust the staff and volunteers

2 Staff and volunteers trust me

3 I feel positively challenged by activities

4 I feel respected when I am here

5 I feel safe when I am here

We’d like to know what you think of the staff and volunteers who provide services and support and whether you feel challenged, safe and respected.

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%1 5432

11 I feel a sense of purpose and achievement

12 I can infl uence how services are run

13 I feel empowered to make positive life changes

14 I feel included when I am here

15 I feel a sense of community here

We’d like to know if you feel that your involvement is worthwhile, whether you can infl uence things and how included you feel.

100%

80%

60%

40%

20%

0%11 15141312

A little

Not at all

A lot

Key

Youth Investment Fund National Evaluation User

Feedback Questions: Survey in May 2019

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This independent review and report was commissioned by Tees Valley YMCA.

All staff, partners, young people, family members and carers/care givers who have provided information and shared insights

are thanked for their time and input.DECLAN BAHARINI, INDEPENDENT REVIEWER

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Established in 1993, Tees Valley YMCA is a registered charity and limited company. It raises its own resources and plans its own work in Tees Valley to meet local priorities.

Currently Tees Valley YMCA:holds the contract for Darlington’s Positive Support Pathway for accommodation and housing related support for homeless young people, including Looked After Children and care leavers aged 16+ and young people with complex needs

is the lead agency for Youth Investment Fund activity in Darlington, delivering open access, outreach, detached and targeted youth services for young people aged 10-19 and young disabled people aged 10-25

delivers Motiv8+ workshops for young people aged 8-19 to explore lifestyle choices in order to keep them safe and well in Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar and Cleveland

Affi liated to YMCA England and Wales, it is one of 133 YMCAs operating nationally and benefi ts from working and sharing good practice with other YMCAs and the national federation to infl uence UK policy and decision making.

Tees Valley YMCA merged with Richmond YMCA in December 2018, having managed the organisation for 3 years.

About Tees Valley YMCATees Valley YMCA is supported by:

Tees Valley YMCA standards achieved:

Contact YMCA Tees Valley01325 462 [email protected]

Registered Charity no. 1020171

Company limited by guarantee registered in England no. 2794134

Registered Offi ce: Middletone Court, Middleton Street, Darlington DL1 1TU

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