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YMCA Fairthorne Group supports 40,000 children, young people, and families every year across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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The Impact

100's of young carers

Attend YCF every summer at YMCA Fairthorne Manor. The largest festival in the world for young people with a caring responsibility at home.

280+ young people

Providing safe and supported housing for young people, our support extends across various locations along the south coast.

24,000+ memories

are created each year, ensuring children have the best school holidays ever, and parents have a safe, fun childcare option.

Join us to help provide the opportunity for everyone to lead happy, healthy lives

Ways to get involved

Corporate Partnerships

You can nominate YMCA Fairthorne Group as a charity to support through your place of work.

Fundraise your way

You can run your own fundraising event or take on a challenge to support YMCA Fairthorne Group!

Leave a Legacy Gift

By leaving a gift in your Will, you can have an impact upon the lives of future generations

YMCA Fairthorne Group is deeply grateful for the incredible support provided by grant funders in the last year.

Thank you to:  

Co-Op Community Fund, Tesco Groundworks Stronger Starts, UK Youth Fund, Portsmouth City Council, Household Support Fund, OFGEM, Sir Jeremiah Coleman Trust, Warburtons, Sainsbury’s Neighbourly, and Hampshire County Council.

Southampton Housing

When I first contacted the YMCA, I was shy and not very confident. Now, thanks to them, I have a full-time job, am living independently and my family is so much closer. For this I will always be grateful.

Hannah