Children and young people are empowered to realise their potential
Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become
Safe Homes, Bright Futures
We provide 160 safe, supported bed spaces – including a 10-bed mother & baby unit – for young people facing homelessness. More than a roof, we offer life skills and mental health support and a fresh start.
Community that Cares
We bring people together through Community Centres welcoming groups of all ages to learn, share, support each other, and grow together, helping to reduce loneliness and isolation.
Meals that Matter
Delivering food parcels from YMCA Andover and hosting community pantries across the region, we ensure families don’t go hungry.
Adventure for All
On site, we turn off screens and turn up the adventure. Through groups, childcare and holiday clubs, we help children build confidence, curiosity, and resilience, with inclusive equipment and funded schemes.
Play Learn Thrive
We give children the very best start in life through our early years nurseries and build confidence and resilience in youth clubs, children develop social, emotional and practical skills.
The Young Carers Festival
The Young Carers Festival, held each June, provides over 1000 young carers with an impactful weekend of respite from their caring responsibilities – a chance to have their voices heard and enjoy being children.
Our Purpose
YMCA Fairthorne Group partners with communities so that all children, young people and families can belong, contribute and thrive.
Your Local Community
Why we Need Your Help
9%
Of school children are facing holiday hunger in England
1 in 52
Young people are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the UK
30%
Of children in Southampton are living in poverty
Our History
From humble beginnings in the City of London in 1844, the YMCA has grown to become a worldwide organisation with 45 million members in 125 countries.
YMCA operates as a federation that works to support young people in their communities. YMCA’s share a common goal to create supportive, inclusive and energising communities where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive. Each YMCA now operates on a local scale, delivering services that meet the needs of their local community, in keeping with the wider organisation’s values and aims. At YMCA Fairthorne Group, we are proud to be affiliated with the wider YMCA movement – the world’s largest and longest-running youth charity.
Working across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to build stronger communities
YMCA Fairthorne Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales. Company number: 4336719 Charity number: 1090981 Registered office: YMCA Fairthorne Group, Fairthorne Manor, YMCA, Southampton, SO30 2GH.
YMCA Fairthorne Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales. Company number: 4336719 Charity number: 1090981 Registered office: YMCA Fairthorne Group, Fairthorne Manor, YMCA, Southampton, SO30 2GH.