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 01.08.08

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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

Pete also has a blog - read his latest news here!

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What's New at Guildford YMCA?

Restoration is not just for buildings

A short term project run at Plantation has given a group of young people some valuable new experiences - some fun and some hard work! Finishing the course by volunteering at Painshill Park in high temperatures, their strenuous efforts were much appreciated by the estate's staff. Read more...

The FOAL team with some of the rocks they'd cleared

Ngage celebrates the end of a good year

For the last academic year Ngage has worked with younger teenagers drawn from two local schools who are struggling with their education in various ways. Seeking to help them re-engage with learning, project leader Tim Coleman describes Ngage as 'learning disguised as fun'. This was evident when the young people gathered at the end of the year. Read more...