19/08/2026
⏰ Just one week left to vote.
If YMCA Black Country Group has ever supported you, partnered with you or simply inspired you...
Please consider giving us your vote for YMCA of the Year and Training & Education project of the year.
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!
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
10/08/2026
There are still spaces available at our City Gateway nursery in Wolverhampton!
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact [email protected] or call us on 01902371581, to enquire about a space for your little one.
Thank you 😊
16/07/2026
Today we celebrated our wonderful preschool children's Graduation Day! 🎓
It has been an absolute privilege to watch each and every one of them grow, learn, and flourish during their time at YMCA City Gateway. We are so proud of all they have achieved and the amazing little people they have become.
I want to say a huge thank you to all of our families for trusting us to be part of your children's early years journey. Your support and partnership have meant so much to us.
While we are sad to say goodbye, we are also excited to see our preschool leavers begin their next adventure at school. We know they will all go on to achieve wonderful things.
Congratulations to all of our graduates – keep smiling, keep believing in yourselves, and never stop learning. We will miss you all dearly and wish you every success for the future! 🎓💙🩷
Thank you for all joining in with our celebrations.
Please share your picture via email 📧
See you all very soon.
Love Sarah Lee and The City Gateway Team.
14/07/2026
What a turn out for our end of year parents evening!!
Thank you so much for everyone that attended. That was the best turn out we have EVER had. Nearly every parent/carer joined us to celebrate their child/children and a very successful year.
We really do appreciate all our families and can not believe that the Summer term is nearly over.
Also thank you for taking the time to vote for staff member of the year. I know all the staff are amazing at what they do and all deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication 👏 so thank you to ALL MY TEAM!!
We will be announcing the winner on Friday and will share the feedback with all the staff.
Enjoy the rest of your evening 🫶
Love Sarah Lee and all at City Gateway.