Friends of Bridgwater YMCA

The Friends of Bridgwater YMCA has been set up to aid the charitable objectives of the YMCA and to support the young people whom access its services.

The funding of the Friends comes from a variety of sources including fundraising activities, legacies and through other work which the staff of Bridgwater YMCA carry out which may be deemed to be surplus making.

During this last year funds have been crucial in a number of opportunities being made available to our young people. The major element of this fund during the last year gave the opportunity for 10 young people to attend the international festival of the YMCA in Prague.

The young people who attended carried out fundraising themselves and this was matched by the funds.

As a result of this it was decided to set up the Innovation Fund as outlined below:

The Trustees will award grants which fall into one of the following categories.

• A. For the development of a sense of belonging to the YMCA Movement and a better understanding of the YMCA and the voluntary membership principle.
  
  
• B. For training and educating which have a Christian and spiritual purpose for young people between the ages of 9 – 25 years.
  
  
• C. For assistance in the training and development of both staff and those who have a responsibility for the governance of the local YMCA.
  
  
• D. For the development of innovative new YMCA work and collaborative work within Bridgwater YMCA and its partners.
  
  
• E. For the assistance towards the fulfilling of those Vision objectives set by the Trustees and for special emergency requests which have the support of the Board of Trustees.
  
  

Your support of the Friends of Bridgwater YMCA is crucial in the continuing success of this project. We offer updates on how the funds have been spent on a quarterly basis and through events supporters are invited to.

 

Bristol’s biggest bike ride

Bristol’s biggest bike ride is an annual event run by Bristol City Council. This event is being held on Sunday 20th June 2010.

Bridgwater YMCA are entering a team consisting of:

• Nicky Parfitt Bridgwater YMCA Sports and Activities Manager
• Anneka Russ Bridgwater YMCA Outdoor Activities Instructor
• Jon Clarey Bridgwater YMCA Board Member
• Becky Chinnock Bridgwater YMCA Duty Officer/Fitness Instructor

We will all be attempting to do the maximum distance of 38 miles. Your sponsorship will go towards Friends of Bridgwater YMCA and aid the work that Bridgwater YMCA does with young people and the wider community.

If you would like to contribute towards sponsoring the Bridgwater YMCA team you can forward your donations/sponsorship to Friends of Bridgwater YMCA, Bridgwater YMCA Foyer, George Williams House, Friarn Avenue, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3RF.

Download the sponsorship form here

Special fundraising activities to support this event will be listed on the Friends of Bridgwater YMCA page so keep your eyes open for more ways to give.

Thank you