* All images on this page represent our vision of what we would like to achieve for the community.
Mission Statement
‘Inspiring communities, transforming young lives’
Our Vision
We are working on converting our empty space at The Cresset in Bretton into a YMCA Community Hub, an inclusive environment that will be home to our community projects for all ages.
The pictures on this page represent our vision of how the space will look and feel – welcoming, inclusive and inspiring to our community.
We Need Your Help!
We’re building something special – a Community Hub in the heart of Bretton – and we need your support to make it happen.
This will be a safe, welcoming space where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together, access support and feel a true sense of belonging. From Youth Programmes to a variety of community initiatives, this hub will be a lifeline for many.
But we can’t do it alone.
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Our Aspirations For The Community Hub
Community Fridge Service
- Free access to fresh, healthy food items to complement food bank provisions
- Surplus food collection from local supermarkets via Neighbourly and Fareshare
- Volunteer roles in food collection, sorting, and fridge maintenance
Free Hot Meals in Winter
- Warm, nutritious meals served to local residents during colder month.
- A welcoming space to share food and conversation
Cultural Cooking Workshops
- Hands-on sessions exploring traditional dishes from diverse cultures
- A celebration of heritage, storytelling, and culinary skills
Community Learning & Workshop’s
- A dedicated venue for local groups to host training, skill-building, and creative workshops
- Open to residents of all ages and backgrounds
Digital Hub
- Reduce digital exclusion through access to laptops and tablets
- Offer training programs on digital literacy
Youth Space
- A dedicated youth space provision which will be
co-designed with young people, ensuring it reflects their voices, interests, and aspirations - Drop-in sessions, creative workshops, youth led initiatives that allow young people to plan their own events alongside workshops, game zones and intergenerational events
- Cooking sessions to build life skills in relation to preparing healthy and nutritious meals on a budget
Resident Space
- Cooking sessions enabling residents will develop essential life skills including cooking techniques, food hygiene, meal planning and budgeting.
- Dedicated space for residents to work towards AQA unit awards, gaining recognised qualifications that support their journey toward independence and positive futures
- Shared meals will promote communal dining, fostering social connection and a sense of belonging in a safe and inclusive environment
Creative Space
- Safe space for people of all ages to engage in the creative arts, from visual arts through to musical workshops and rehearsal space for theatre productions
Courtyard Garden
- Small growing area for vegetables that will feed directly into the cooking sessions. Seeing young people and the community see the full transition from seed to plate.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Roles in organizing and running the fridge, hot meal service, and workshops
- A chance to give back, build skills, and connect with others
Ways you can help!
Fundraising
We would love it if you could help us fundraise for this project?
Some ideas are:
• Quiz nights
• Bake sales
• Sponsored events
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This space will serve as a central location for events, meetings, and activities that bring us all together.
To make this vision a reality, we need your support. We are seeking donations to help fund the construction and development of the hub. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant difference.
DIY SOS
Calling all local heroes – help us build our Community Hub!
We need your hands, your skills, your heart.
YMCA Trinity Group is launching a DIY SOS-style project – and we are calling on the local community, tradespeople and volunteers to help us transform a space into a Community Hub.
We’re looking for:
• Builders, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, decorators
• Gardeners, cleaners, labourers, and general helpers
• Suppliers who can donate materials, tools, or equipment
• Anyone with time, energy, or a big heart to give
Whether you can give a few hours, a full day, or the whole week — your contribution will make a real difference to our community.
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