Help Forest YMCA Win Funding Through Tesco’s Stronger Starts Fund!

We’re delighted to announce that Forest YMCA, part of YMCA St Paul’s Group, has been shortlisted for Tesco’s Stronger Starts fund! This incredible opportunity could secure us up to £1,500 to support our Youth Services at YMCA Walthamstow — but we need your help to make it happen. 

From now until the end of March 2025, Tesco customers can vote for Forest YMCA using the blue tokens handed out at checkout. The more tokens we collect, the more funding we receive to directly benefit local young people through our youth work programs. 

Where You Can Vote 

You can support us by voting at any of the following Tesco stores: 

Blackhorse View Express, E17 6ZL
Leyton Express, E17 9DZ
Leytonstone Superstore, E11 1HT
Leyton Superstore, E10 7AA
Walthamstow Express, E17 9AA
Tower Mews Walthamstow Express, E17 7LS
Walthamstow Forest Express, E17 6JR
Leyton High Road Express, E10 5NA
London Lea Bridge Road Express, E10 7EA
High Road Leytonstone Express, E11 4PB
Walthamstow St James Street Express, E17 7PF
Walthamstow Forest Road Express, E17 4NE
New Walthamstow Express, E17 3HT 

Why Your Support Matters 

Every blue token you drop in our box helps us provide essential programs for local young people, including mentorship, sports and wellbeing, and safe spaces to grow and thrive. With this funding, we can expand our outreach and offer even more opportunities for young people in our community. 

How You Can Get Involved 

Vote: Every time you shop at Tesco, use your blue token to vote for Forest YMCA. 

Share: Let your friends, family, and colleagues know about the campaign and encourage them to support us. 

Promote: Share our campaign on social media and in local groups to help us reach as many people as possible. 

Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of young people in Walthamstow! 

Want to learn more about our youth programs and the impact we’re making? 

Visit our Forest YMCA Youth Services webpages for more information.