YMCA Sutton Coldfield is thrilled to announce that it has been nominated in 3 prestigious categories YMCA of The Year, Young Worker of the Year and Housing Project of the Year at this year’s Youth Matters Awards. These nominations recognise YMCA Sutton Coldfield’s dedication to positively impacting the lives of young people within our community. Young people and staff members at YMCA Sutton Coldfield are calling on all community members for support by participating in the public vote and helping bestow this honour to Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.

YMCA’s Youth Matters Awards is an annual event taking place in London that celebrates the exceptional contributions of young people, staff, volunteers, and projects across the nation. Being nominated for YMCA of The Year, Young Worker of the Year and Housing Project of the Year is a testament to the hard work and commitment of everyone involved.

YMCA Sutton Coldfield is committed to serving the local community and improving services and facilities. These nominations are a testament to the positive impact YMCA Sutton Coldfield has had on the young people we work with and the local community.

"We are deeply honoured to be nominated for YMCA of the Year at the Youth Matters Awards," said Joy Scott-Thompson, CEO of YMCA Sutton Coldfield. "This recognition underscores the incredible efforts of our team, volunteers, and, most importantly, the young people we serve. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. We urge everyone to vote for us and help us continue to inspire and support our youth."

Charlotte Hall, Youth Project Manager said of the Young Worker of the Year nomination; “Tim has been working on our youth project whilst attending college to gain his degree. He runs a football / sports club in a new area of the city for us and has gained a large group of regular attendees. He goes into schools and provides 1:1 mentoring for young carers to help them navigate their life experiences. All the young people he works with find him super approachable and easy to talk to and school contacts always speak highly of him. Tim is a great member of our team and we are very lucky to have him working with us”.

Tim Beesley, Young Worker of the Year nominee said; “Giving young people the chance to be young people, supporting them in their day to day lives and watching them make positive progress in the hurdles they face is what makes youth work so rewarding for me.”

Parveen Akhtar, Housing Service Manager said; “It’s a great honour to be nominated for the Housing Project of the Year. This recognises and celebrates the work and commitment our team has had over the past 12 months to providing individualised support to all of our residents on their journey towards independence”

The public vote is a crucial part of the awards process, and your vote can make all the difference. Voting is open until midnight on Monday 26th August, and every vote brings YMCA Sutton Coldfield one step closer to achieving this prestigious recognition for Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham.

YMCA invite all members of the community to rally behind them and show support. They deeply appreciate your ongoing support and together can celebrate the hard work and achievements of your local YMCA and continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

How to Vote:

Visit the YMCA Youth Matters Awards voting page at Youth Matters 2024 | YMCA England & Wales.
Select YMCA Sutton Coldfield under the YMCA of the Year, Young Worker of the Year and Housing Project of the Year categories.
Submit your vote and share the link with friends and family to maximise their chances of winning. Thank you for your support!

Click here to vote!

For more information or interview requests, please contact Rachel Dutta Choudhury or Joy Scott-Thompson on Phone: 0121 354 5614, Email: [email protected] 

YMCA Sutton Coldfield
• YMCA Sutton Coldfield is an independent charity, whilst affiliated with YMCA England and Wales we are a medium sized charity responsible for generating all of our own funds.
• We operate largely in North Birmingham with some delivery across the whole city.
• Each year we support more than 800 young people and disabled adults and children across our range of services.
• YMCA Sutton Coldfield deliver 5 core service areas:
o Housing
o Youth
o Young Carers (5 – 18)
o Young Adult Carers (18 -25)
o Disability
• For further information, please visit https://ymcasc.org.uk/ 

YMCA England & Wales
About YMCA England & Wales
• YMCA England & Wales comprises 83 member YMCAs working to ensure young people have opportunities to thrive and contribute positively to their communities.
• YMCAs operate in 688 different communities across England and Wales, impacting the lives of more than 375,000 people every year.
• YMCA is the largest voluntary sector provider of supported housing for young people in England and Wales, providing a bed for 9,400 people each night and collectively helping more than 20,000 people experiencing homelessness each year.
• YMCA works with 166,000 children, young people, parents and carers to provide the best possible start in life, offering support into their teenage years and beyond.
• YMCA England & Wales enables more than 20,000 people every year to engage in education and training to enable them to improve their opportunities in the job market.
• We welcome 63,205 people through our doors to partake in healthy living activities, helping people of all abilities and experiences to look after their health and wellbeing.
For further information, please visit www.ymca.org.uk.