Southend YMCA offer a range of support for young people. Here are some new programmes.
There's lots of support available for young people at Southend YMCA.
Their offer includes the following free of charge programmes, but for full details please visit the Southend YMCA website.
Preparing for adulthood focused programmes
- Ready to Work (age 16 plus): employability programme for NEET or at-risk of becoming NEET young people, combining weekly skills sessions, mentoring, and pathways into work and training
- The Landing Pad (age 16 plus): drop-in, relationship-based youth provision offering a safe space for young people needing low-pressure support and connections
Things to do
- Big Bold Moves (age 16 plus): a weekly 2-hour bouldering sessions at IndiRock focused on developing confidence, resilience, and engagement through physical activity
- Open-access music sessions (age 14 plus): studio sessions, including dedicated groups for Home Educated, LGBTQ+, and creative female young people