YMCA Brunel Group works to build communities where everyone can belong, contribute

and thrive. We work across 55 sites spread over Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire, Mendip and South Somerset. Our work in these areas include Supported Housing, Children’s Work, Youth Work, and Health and Wellbeing.

We provide Supported Housing for different need levels, including housing for under 18’s where we offer specialist support, and adult housing for those needing support on the journey to live independently.

Our youth clubs in Mendip and South Somerset are a safe space for young people aged 10- 19 who need support, guidance and a place to meet people or just hang out. Four of these clubs specialise in working with Young Carers.

Our nurseries are often (but not exclusively) located in areas with high social needs. Having access to our nurseries, often primarily through funded places, gives not just the children a stable and caring environment where they build relationships, learn and have fun – in their nursery community – but also gives parents and carers valuable time for their own needs.

Our health and wellbeing centre in Bath is known as the ‘friendliest gym in Bath.’ Not only

do we provide affordable all-inclusive memberships, but we also work closely with referrals and service users in our other areas of work to provide wholistic support on their journey towards wellness, independence and confidence.

We aim to cover most of our central costs through our social enterprises (two commercial hostels in Bath and Bristol) and then through our health & wellbeing work and children’s activities so that any surplus funds go into supporting our charitable work. 

Our headquarters are located in Bath at the YMCA Bath Hostel, where we also provide supported housing, emergency accommodation, support and advice, and our gym.