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YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG) is a charity and registered housing provider whose mission is to be an inclusive Christian Association transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute and thrive. As a member of the wider YMCA Federation, our vision is of places where young people thrive and communities flourish.
As the largest YMCA in Europe and one of the largest providers of supported housing in London, we provide supported housing services, health and wellbeing services, education and training services through its health and wellbeing centres, children, youth and family programmes, including nurseries, after school clubs and soft play centres.
Our Values
Our Vision
Across London and beyond YMCA St Paul’s Group:
- Empowers young people by providing the resources and support so they can thrive.
- Creates inclusive, active and healthy communities where everyone can flourish.
With an approach informed by our Christian faith basis we work with fellow community collaborators to see this vision realised.
Our Strategic Plan 2024-2027
The theme for our new Strategic Plan 2024-2027 is investing in our future. We do this by investing in our foundations, our customers and our growth. This investment is made up of time, energy, focus and where required, finance. It is about putting the love, care, and attention into our charity so that we can best deliver our vision and mission.
Our Impact in 2023-2024
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People called YMCA St Paul’s Group their home.
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Members of the local community used YMCA St Paul’s Group’s Health & Wellbeing facilities throughout the year.
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Counselling sessions were delivered by our Release Counselling team to our local community.
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Youth work session places were delivered.
YMCA St Paul’s Group through the years
1844
YMCA was founded by Sir George Williams with a group of colleagues for a bible study in the church yard of St Paul’s Cathedral. Concerned about the welfare of his fellow workers, the group soon grew and attracted men from across London.
1858
YMCA Kingston was founded
1891
Basketball was invented by the American YMCA by Mr James Naismith.
1914-1918
During the First World War, YMCA supports the troops by providing soldiers with food and a place to rest on the frontline or at home in military camps and railway stations.
2018
YMCA St Paul’s Group is established by merging YMCA Kingston, YMCA Surbiton, YMCA Wimbledon, YMCA West London, YMCA Forest in Walthamstow and YMCA Slough, being the largest YMCA in Europe.
2023
YMCA St Paul’s Group marked the grand opening of its redeveloped YMCA Wimbledon – a new state-of-the-art building on The Broadway, Wimbledon.