16/08/2026
From local businesses to funders, schools, churches and community groups, we couldn't do what we do without our amazing partners.
These nominations belong to all of you. Please help us celebrate the power of partnership by voting today.
We're finalists in TWO categories: YMCA of the Year and Training & Education Project.
Vote here: https://campaigns.ymca.org.uk/page/196415/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=235321
15/08/2026
We need your votes!
Vote here: https://campaigns.ymca.org.uk/page/196415/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=235321
We're incredibly proud to share that YMCA Black Country Group has been shortlisted for two national YMCA Youth Matters Awards: YMCA of the Year & Training & Education Project of the Year for our DWP Youth Hub in West Bromwich
These nominations recognise the impact being made every day across the Black Country. From helping young people find employment and develop their confidence, to providing safe housing, early years education and community spaces, this recognition belongs to everyone who has played a part in our journey.
We need as many votes as possible to win! If you believe in the work we're doing, we'd be incredibly grateful for your vote.
Voting is open from 10 August until 24 August.
14/08/2026
Have you voted yet?
YMCA Black Country is up for TWO awards in the National YMCA Youth Matters Awards: YMCA of the Year AND Training & Education Project of the Year, for our DWP Sandwell Youth Hub.
These nominations celebrate what can happen when a community believes in its young people. If you believe in that too, please take a minute to vote for YMCA Black Country Group.
Vote here: https://campaigns.ymca.org.uk/page/196415/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=235321
Voting closes 24 August.
13/08/2026
Every day, YMCA is supporting hundreds of young people across the Black Country to belong, contribute & thrive!
Help us shine a light on our amazing staff teams and the impact they're having on so many lives by voting.
YMCA of the Year
Training & Education Project of the Year - DWP Youth Hub
Please vote for us in YMCA's Youth Matters Awards: https://campaigns.ymca.org.uk/page/196415/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=235321
If you have already voted, please share and encourage others!
13/08/2026
Now hiring: Deputy Nursery Manager in YMCA Hayes Lane Day Nursery. For more information, please view the full job details which can be seen here: https://ymcabc.livevacancies.co.uk/ #!/page/YMCA-Hayes-Lane-Day-Nursery/Deputy-Nursery-Manager-27.html?source=Facebook
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13/08/2026
Now hiring: Nursery Practitioner in YMCA City Gateway. For more information, please view the full job details which can be seen here: https://ymcabc.livevacancies.co.uk/ #!/page/YMCA-City-Gateway/Nursery-Practitioner-14.html?source=Facebook
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12/08/2026
Did you know? Over the last 12 months our Sandwell DWP Youth Hub has:
• Supported 321 young people through 121 mentoring
• Welcomed 4,721 young people through the doors of our West Brom Youth Hub
• Helped young people move closer to employment, education and training
That's why we've been shortlisted for Training & Education Project of the Year and YMCA of the Year.
Please help us bring it home and vote now: https://campaigns.ymca.org.uk/page/196415/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=235321
11/08/2026
Why YMCA of the Year?
This nomination is about so much more than one project. Over the last year we've:
✓ Expanded housing opportunities
✓ Supported thousands of young people
✓ Achieved Investors in People Platinum status
✓ Embedded trauma-informed practice
✓ Launched new youth services
We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved together. Please help us celebrate with a vote.
Vote here: https://campaigns.ymca.org.uk/page/196415/survey/1?ea.tracking.id=235321