Welcome to
Guildford YMCA

We've only recently learned that there has been a YMCA in Guildford since at least 1871 (we thought it was 1894!) and we have occupied various locations over the years.

Our main Y Centre in Bridge Street (above) was built in 1989 and serves as a hostel, a restaurant, and a nerve centre for our work. Here we can also offer conference facilities with access to modern technology. 

Site updated 08.05.08

If you would like to receive our monthly news email straight to your inbox, please tell us here.

If you wish to give feedback on our services, there is a new email address for hostel residents and others who use our facilities - send to voice@guildfordymca.org.uk

Plantation in Market Street is home to a youth cafe and several projects seeking to engage teenagers and young people whilst Midwey House in Wharf Road provides move-on hostel accommodation.

Here is a message from Pete Brayne, Guildford YMCA CEO

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What's New at Guildford YMCA?

The auction for a personal portrait by artist Darren Baker is now closed - the winner is Richard Neulaender.

All proceeds are in aid of the Life Change Fund.

And, here’s a personal message from Shahid:

I'd just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who's sponsored me so far, including everyone who's named below, McLaren Racing Ltd, Fike Fire Protection and Guildford Lions - as well as all those cheques and donations from friends and supporters too numerous to name! Thank you for your support!

"And, just to verify - I did complete the course - every gruelling, painful mile of it. So if, you haven't sponsored me already - please do now, it isn't too late! And read on to find out what the money you donate can do for local young people! Thank you."

Latest news can also be found here in our April update along with a list of our current projects.

Our latest press releases are...

"Plantation - the tenth birthday party" - took place Friday 18 April

"Prince's Trust making a difference" - the latest team's community project

"Party time at Plantation" - celebrating ten years of Plantation

"Beat the Bank Holiday Blues" - do the Y2Y North Downs Trek instead!

Currently there are three job vacancies at Bridge Street.

Important news concerning Camp Waverley Woods
Other activities on offer around Guildford.

Guildford YMCA - An Illustrated History
A 72 page booklet recording the history of the YMCA in Guildford has now been published and is available here

We produce a newspaper twice a year for distribution around Guildford with further copies made available through our restaurant and foyer. The latest issue for Spring 2008 can be viewed here.