“I’ve got the confidence to live better.”

Phoebe, Supported Housing resident
Last year, we provided safe, local homes and support to 1,345 people in our supported accommodation and 13 children in care.

Over 53% of those we supported were young people, between 16-30 years old.

Your generous gifts and donations could:
  • Make sure that nobody goes without a gift this Christmas
  • Provide equipment and essentials for people in Supported Accommodation
  • Create projects and opportunities to support residents’ wellbeing and independence
  • Fund a hot meal on Christmas day, prepared by chefs at Malt Cross, Nottingham

Give A gift

MAKE A DONATION

 

Make a pledge

Make a pledge for good this Christmas, and join others in our community making a promise for a better tomorrow with the YMCA

MAKE A PLEDGE

Give a gift

Drop-off a physical gift at one of our locations across the region.
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Find drop-off point

Become a RoomSponsor

A monthly donation to support local young people in Nottinghamshire affected by homelessness.

BECOME A ROOMSPONSOR

Make a donation

A one-off donation to secure gifts, a Christmas meal, essentials and wellbeing initiatives

Donate with JustGiving.Pay with Mastercard, Visa, American Express, PayPal, Bank Transfer, Apple Pay or Direct Debit.

Give a gift

Drop-off points 

If you’d like to give a physical gift, you can drop them off at locations across our region: 

Accepting Gifts for Residents aged 16+ 

Accepting Gifts for Children aged 8+ and Residents aged 16+ 

What should I give?

We accept gifts for all genders, and care for people aged 8 all the way to adulthood. Some popular ideas are: 

  1. Socks 
  2. Hot water bottle 
  3. Pens, puzzle, 16+ colouring or activity books 
  4. Gloves, scarfs & hats 
  5. Chocolate, sweets & biscuits (sealed packets) 
  6. Face wash, face masks, & flannels 
  7. Toothbrush & toothpaste 
  8. Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower gel, deodorant 
  9. Hair brush, hair bobbles & clips 
  10. Card games (Uno / Dobble) 
  11. Mugs & hot chocolate 
  12. Key rings, small fidget type toys, stress balls 

Polite note: For safety reasons, we ask you bring gifts unwrapped. Gift bags or unsealed shoeboxes.  

I’d like to make a corporate or food donation 

We are incredibly grateful for businesses that choose to support us during the festive season! Please contact us at marketing@ymcarhg.org. 

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