YMCA CRESSET: A YEAR OF GROWTH AND COMMUNITY IMPACT This year has been a remarkable milestone for YMCA Youth Cresset as it completes its first full year of operation. Over the months, we have focused on expanding our reach among young people in the local community, forging valuable partnerships with nearby organisations, and designing activities tailored to the interests and needs of our members.
Our core programme has seen significant growth, shaped by the active contributions of local youth and our members. Today, we offer a variety of monthly sessions including cooking classes, sports activities, youth board meetings, and homework help, along with regular drop-in sessions, creative workshops, and guest speaker events. From December to March, we placed a special emphasis on amplifying youth voices. This initiative began with a social action project led by our members to create free Christmas Goody Bags for attendees of the Cresset panto. It culminated in a Youth Listening Event, where young people shared their insights to contribute to the development of the new National Youth Strategy.
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