Applications Open for Tandem SKY Dive to Support YMCA Bournemouth

January 28, 2025

YMCA Bournemouth is thrilled to announce that applications are now open to take part in its fundraising Tandem SKY Dive event, which will be held at GoSkyDive in Salisbury on 15th June 2025.

For over 145 years, YMCA Bournemouth has been a cornerstone of the community, providing essential services in Accommodation, Youth Work, Family Work, Health & Wellbeing, Training & Education, and Support & Advice.

Over the last year, YMCA Bournemouth has delivered significant positive change, including:

Supporting and housing 184 individuals
Providing over 54,000 meals
Hosting 1,250 counselling sessions
Offering 590 hours of support to 75 young disabled people through the Chatterbox project
Engaging over 125 young people weekly in youth clubs
Facilitating over 5,185 days of volunteering through its young volunteers
Serving more than 6,000 members across its leisure establishments

They have provided safe and stable accommodation for those experiencing homelessness, empowered young disabled individuals to enhance their independence and well-being, and engaged young people in meaningful, life-enriching activities.

Funds raised from the Tandem SKY Dive will directly support YMCA Bournemouth’s youth clubs, helping to provide vital resources and opportunities for young people in the community.

Dr. Gareth Sherwood, CEO of YMCA Bournemouth, said:

“The support we receive through events like the Tandem SKY Dive is truly transformative. It enables us to continue offering life-changing programs and services to people, empowering them to overcome challenges and build brighter futures.”

How to Participate:

To register for the Tandem SKY Dive or learn more, please contact Christopher Wakefield via email at christopher.wakefield@ymcabournemouth.org.uk or visit the event website: GoSkyDive – YMCA Bournemouth.

Take the leap and help make a difference in the lives of young people in our community!

Notes to editors:

About YMCA Bournemouth

YMCA Bournemouth’s mission is to strive to enable people to develop their full potential in mind, body, and spirit. YMCA Bournemouth creates supportive, inclusive, and energising communities where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.

It works across key areas: Accommodation, Youth Work, Family Work, Health & Wellbeing, Training & Education and Support & Advice.

Today, the organisation has over a dozen sites, including dedicated accommodation on Westover Road, providing short-term supported housing for men and women aged 18 and over.

The organisation also owns and manages The Junction Sports and Leisure Centre in Broadstone and the Bayside Fitness Club in Poole. These establishments host more than 6,000 members within Dorset; run as not for profit, the membership fees directly support YMCA Bournemouth’s work to aid the local community.

For further information please contact:

Martin Stockley

Senior Operations Manager

martin.stockley@ymcabournemouth.org.uk

01202 777766

07897 563473

Address:

YMCA Bournemouth

56 Westover Road

Bournemouth

BH1 2BS

Website – https://www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk/