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We were formed as Derby YMCA in 1847 and our main office moved to the current location on London Road in Wilmorton in 1967. Derby YMCA became YMCA Derbyshire in 2004 to reflect our growth and also to encompass our activities across the county. We now operate from five centres across Derbyshire - two in Derby and one each in Alfreton, Chesterfield and Ilkeston. We are affiliated to the National YMCA Movement.

YMCA Derbyshire now has four main areas of operation: Supported housing, learning and development, children’s and young people’s services and projects aimed at achieving sustainable community development. The latter category includes the North Derbyshire Furniture Project in Chesterfield and the Tenancy Sustainment Service.

From small beginnings, the YMCA Movement has grown to become one of the biggest Christian charities in the world working in over 120 countries with 30 million members worldwide. In England the YMCA is one of the largest youth development charities. Although it has changed considerably since it was founded 160 years ago, our guiding principles remain the same.

YMCA Derbyshire is a registered Charity (No. 1049904), a registered Social Landlord (No. H4085) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 3061837).