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YMCA Cheltenham

01242 524024
Address: 6 Vittoria Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1TP
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  • Location: Cheltenham
  • Categories: Charity

The YMCA Cheltenham has been part of the fabric of Cheltenham for over 170 years, quietly and consistently supporting people when they need it most. More than just a building, it’s a place of safety, opportunity and belonging, providing supported accommodation for young people at risk of homelessness, alongside wellbeing, education and community programmes that help individuals rebuild confidence and move forward with purpose.

What makes YMCA Cheltenham so powerful is its focus on people, not just problems. It doesn’t simply offer a roof; it offers guidance, life skills, mentoring and a genuine belief that every person deserves the chance to thrive. In a world where too many young people can fall through the gaps, YMCA Cheltenham stands as a steady, compassionate presence — helping individuals build brighter futures while strengthening our wider community at the same time.

YMCA Cheltenham isn’t just about supported housing — it runs one of the most extensive accommodation and support networks in Gloucestershire. Across multiple sites in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Cinderford, the charity provides supported and affordable homes for people facing homelessness or housing insecurity. Its flagship building — Vittoria Walk — is a modern, purpose-built facility offering 73 rooms with a mix of ensuite and self-contained flats and round-the-clock support for residents with complex needs, including mental health challenges and substance misuse. In addition to high-support accommodation, YMCA Cheltenham operates affordable housing developments like Dulverton Court and James Smith Row, making quality, secure homes available to people in work or education who might otherwise struggle to afford rent locally. Across all its housing projects, the focus isn’t just on shelter but on helping individuals gain life skills, build confidence and prepare for independent living.

Alongside accommodation, YMCA Cheltenham also runs a vibrant sports and community facility that supports wellbeing for people of all ages. The YMCA Cheltenham Sports Centre on College Drive features a gym, courts for badminton and basketball, showers and changing rooms, and a packed timetable of activities including table tennis, martial arts, walking football and fitness classes tailored for different age groups ― even specialized classes for over-50s. The centre is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, offering structured sport programmes, casual play and community events that help strengthen physical health, mental wellbeing and social connection. Whether someone wants to train regularly, try new activities with friends, or access a supportive space for exercise and community interaction, the sports facilitie are an important hub for local participation.

Together, these services reflect YMCA Cheltenham’s holistic approach to community support — addressing housing, wellbeing, recreation and personal development to help people belong, contribute and thrive.

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