Belfast YMCA

Who we are

We've proudly served Belfast for over 175 years, fostering a legacy deeply rooted in supporting children, young people, and communities. For over four decades, peacebuilding has been the cornerstone of our efforts, weaving through every aspect of our work. Our vision is a city where life is better for children, young people and our communities.

What we do

Childcare

We provide care for around 200 children each week with a team of over 40 staff working across our childcare and after schools social enterprise. 

Youth Work

Our youth team have been delivering good relations projects in schools throughout Belfast for over 10 years. Over the course of the academic year we work with over 1200 young people in schools and across a number of the programmes we offer.

Community

We value community and bringing people together. That’s why we work in partnership with other community organisations on site and across Belfast.

Our culture and values

Our Purpose

Vision
Our vision is a city where life is better for children, young people and our communities

Mission
Our mission is to:

1. Empower children and young people to learn, grow and thrive

2. Support our community towards a lasting peace

3. Create opportunity through accessible activities, places and partnerships

Values

Welcome     -     Our welcome is unconditional
Care         -     We care passionately about our people
Excellence    -     We pursue excellence in all we do
Relevance    -     We are relevant to the changing needs of Belfast

Our charitable objectives are to:
 

• Promote the Christian faith

• Provide educational opportunities for all people (particularly young people)

• Promote healthy living (including mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing)

• Promote community engagement and citizenship 

• Assist in the relief of hardship or distress