In Brighton it is hard to walk down the street without seeing someone who is homeless. Clive was found unconscious in the street, with hypothermia and in cardiac arrest prior to moving into Brighton YMCA. This is his story. ‘I was born only down the road, in Brighton. Not long ago I was working for […]
Read more
This weekend, come visit an established venue on the Artists’ Open House trail. We at Brighton YMCA are excited to open our doors once again, to showcase the outstanding artwork created by our clients. Do you want to bask your eyes in outstanding artwork this weekend, and at the same time support a wonderful cause? […]
Read more
Brighton YMCA and EVOLVE clients were honoured to be part of Making it Out’s first major design project, planned for the Brighton Pride. The BIG GAY GULL, which celebrated the diversity of Brighton and Hove, was created and exhibitied for the Brighton Pride. Clients were involved by taking pallets a part, cutting them to size […]
Read more
‘The staff at William Collier House would like to thank Keiran for all his outstanding work within the hostel and his achievements whilst living at William Collier House. The journey Keiran has been on has been remarkable, he’s truly flourished and been such a joy to have in the hostel. Keiran has volunteered in the coffee […]
Read more
On Wednesday 20th of June, Café EVOLVE drop-in held their first CUPCAKE DAY. The day was a huge success. Our guest tutor Brenda Smith, who lives at Fred Emery House, taught all people present to make cupcakes and and then decorate them using different decorating techniques The day was so successful, that we are […]
Read more
This May Avalara, a global VAT automation business, organised a clothes swap event at their Brighton offices. The staff donated their clothes and on a designated day they swapped or bought them. All the money raised from the clothes swap was donated to Leslie Best House as they decided to support the only female project […]
Read more
In 2016, I was placed in emergency accommodation, having been without stable housing for over 3 years. I was there for 4 months, then referred to YMCA William Collier House in December, 2016. At that time, I frequently had suicidal feelings and acted on these impulses on several occasions. I felt isolated and hopeless. Seeing […]
Read more
This quarter we heard from Anita at Fred Emery Court who wanted to say a big thank you to David for all his great contributions within the project. Here is what she had to say: ‘Fred Emery Court would like to say a huge thank you to you David for giving your time to prepare […]
Read more
Meet Rose Ryan, a new Coach at our new service; EVOLVE: Education, Volunteering, Vocational training, Employment support. Rose comes from a dance and education background. As well as working at Brighton YMCA, Rose is also a freelance movement direction practitioner with ARTSED, has an MA in Movement from the Royal Central School of Speech and […]
Read more
William Collier House residents have recently started to benefit from yet another healthy minds in healthy bodies project. Yoga teacher Kate volunteered her time to teach yoga in the newly refurbished downstairs studio, on the YMCA premises. The first session was relaxed but intensive in learning. Those involved learnt the snake pose, child’s pose and […]
Read more