Registered Charity
101 - 500 
About us
Who we are
About Us
YMCA is the largest and oldest charity working with young people (and their communities) in the world. YMCA Black Country Group is an independent local charity, affiliated to the wider YMCA Federation in England & Wales, and the global YMCA family.
Across the Black Country and border areas there are thousands of young people who need our help. We do this by providing a broad range of services. We don’t just think ‘youth’ we also think ‘community’ and our work extends to include people of all ages, faiths, cultures and backgrounds.
Our Vision
Our vision is of an inclusive Christian movement, transforming communities, so that all young people can truly Belong, Contribute and Thrive; enabling people to develop to their full potential in Mind, Body and Spirit.
Our Ethos
“YMCA is built on a strong Christian foundation. We trust in a God of love, expressed through the life, teaching and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and aim to live this out in our actions and values. We enable people to flourish by experiencing and responding to this love. It inspires and challenges us to trust steadily, hope unswervingly, and love unconditionally.
“We believe all people are made in God’s image and place equal value on every individual, welcoming people of all faiths and of none. We therefore seek to serve others, look for the best, forgive when wronged, go the extra mile, stand with those who face disadvantage or exclusion, challenge discrimination and social injustice, be transparent, do the right thing, and never give up.
“We enable people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energizing communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.”
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
