For many families in Doncaster, finding activities that are both enriching and affordable can be a challenge. That’s why our Activities Programme has become such an essential resource, offering children the chance to explore, create, and grow in a safe and supportive environment. We recently spoke with Shelley, whose children, Esme and Elijah (pictured above),…
We’re proud to share that the 2026 TCS London Marathon will be the first time YMCA Doncaster is represented at this iconic event, with two amazing runners taking on the challenge in our name. On Sunday 26th April 2026, George (pictured above) and Ellie will join over 50,000 participants on the world-famous 26.2-mile route through…
On Sunday 7th September, three incredible runners formed Team YMCA Doncaster and took on the world’s biggest half marathon, the Great North Run 2025. Together, Amy, Kier, and Olivia laced up their trainers, braved the 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields, and raised an amazing £2,059 (at the time of writing) in donations to…
YMCA Doncaster is proud to be partnering with YMCA Barnsley and YMCA White Rose to bring Saltmine Trust’s powerful production, The Soul in the Machine, to South Yorkshire this September. The play tells the inspiring story of Sir George Williams, a country boy with big dreams who went on to found the YMCA, a global…
YMCA Doncaster is delighted to announce that Simon Marsh has been appointed as the new Chair of their Board of Trustees. The charity welcomed Simon as a Trustee in April 2025, and he now steps into the role of Chair at a pivotal time, as they enter a new phase of development focused on expanding…
We are very excited to be welcoming a new YMCA Charity Shop to Doncaster City centre. Opening in early 2025, the shop will be in the Frenchgate centre, where Superdrug used to be (or, as our older supporters might remember it, the much loved C&A). The shop will be managed by our friends at YMCA…
Stacey, our Accommodation Manager, writes about a young person enjoying Christmas in their first long term home. Ivy has welcomed me into her home and we are sitting in her living room. She has ambitious ideas for how this will look and is excitedly explaining what changes she would like to make over the coming…
We are thrilled to be running a series of * free * summer workshops in drama, dance, art and craft across the upcoming holidays. Children aged 6 to 11 can choose from either morning Performing Arts sessions, including singing, movement, confidence-building and more, or afternoon groups for Art and Craft using different techniques creating a…
I had an amazing childhood, I really did. My memories are so vivid; I remember the times we’d sit by candlelight playing “Name That Tune”, or toasting bread on the open fire in the kitchen. I remember snuggling under mountains of blankets whilst my Dad stoked the coal fire and my Mum was outside chopping…
The cost of living crisis is challenging for us all, yet our supporters tell us that their desire to help YMCA Doncaster’s work remains unwavering and we are very thankful to each one of you wishing to continue to support our work. We know that finances are strained, so we’ve looked at other ways you…
