With growing national concern about young people’s futures, including recent reports highlighting that nearly one million young people in the…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Early Years Practitioners
Posts By: Natasha Edwards
Your Wellbeing Matters
At YMCA Fairthorne Group, looking after our people is just as important as the work we do every day for…
50km for a cause that matters: Matt takes on the Bath Ultra Challenge
Later this month, one of our colleagues will be taking on an extraordinary physical challenge – not just to test…
A Week of Energy, Adventure and New Friendships
February’s Holiday Club at Fairthorne Manor brought together children, staff and plenty of energy for a week packed with activities,…
Staff Benefit: Holiday Bookings
If you’re planning to use your staff benefit this year to book Camping, River usage, or Holiday Club / Day…
A new safeguarding reporting system from 1 March
Keeping children and young people safe is at the heart of everything we do. From 1 March, we are strengthening…
Wellbeing Update – 28 February 2026
The Wellbeing Team will next meet during the week commencing 9 March. These meetings provide space to review staff feedback,…
Woolston Nursery – Important Update
Woolston Nursery has been temporarily closed since October 2025 following significant water damage to the building. Since that time, we…
Apprenticeships and Opportunity at YMCA Basingstoke
On Thursday 19th March 2026, YMCA Basingstoke welcomed Connor from BCOT (Basingstoke College of Technology) to deliver an employability session…
Building Confidence, Identity and Independence at YMCA Basingstoke
Four years ago, a young person moved into YMCA Basingstoke facing significant challenges. He was experiencing poor mental health, engaging…
