When you’re planning a school trip, the activities and accommodation are top of mind. But ask any teacher who’s led…
Why Catered School Trips Make All the Difference
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How School Trips at Fairthorne Manor fit your curriculm
Bring the National Curriculum to Life at Fairthorne Manor Looking for a school trip that does more than get pupils…
YMCA Fairthorne Group responds to the Prime Minister’s pledge to end rough sleeping over Christmas
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that the government will leave nobody sleeping on the streets this winter. The pledge…
International Youth Day: How YMCA Fairthorne Group supports Young People
August 12th is International Youth Day, a day which raises awareness of youth issues, and celebrates the potential of the…
YMCA Fairthorne Group Named One of the UK’s Best Big Places to Work for 2026
We are thrilled to announce that YMCA Fairthorne Group has been recognised as one of the UK’s 126 Best Big…
“There Was No Judgement. It Was Just Fun.” – A Young Carer’s Weekend Off From Caring
Sixteen-year-old Illiana has been caring for the people she loves since she was four years old. This summer, a bursary...
More Funding, More Joy: What Sponsorship Means for Young Carers
Duncan leads the Young Carers programme at Dream Arts, a charity commissioned by Westminster City Council to lead on the...
World Youth Skills Day – Supporting Young People to Thrive across Hampshire
World Youth Skills Day is a reminder of the importance of learning, development and opportunity. At YMCA Fairthorne Group, we...
Fun. Friendship. Freedom. Young Carers Festival 2026 Was Everything We Hoped
More than 1000 young carers from across the UK spent a weekend being exactly what they deserve to be -...
What Children Gain from Residential Trips: Skills for Life Beyond the Classroom
Residential trips are far more than a few days away from home. Research in outdoor education shows that these experiences...