Posts By: Dan Hurst

YMCA Newcastle appoints Charlotte Pearson as new CEO

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  YMCA Newcastle is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Pearson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Charlotte succeeds Jeff Hurst, who retired in April 2026 after nearly 17 years of dedicated service to the charity. Charlotte brings 18 years’ senior leadership experience across the charity and public sectors. Her previous roles include Head…

YMCA Summer Activities

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YMCA Summer Activities A month full of varied fun!   This month we are sending a huge thanks to the Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) for funding an incredibly fun and enriching summer full of activities that will be running every week from July 21st until August 22nd. YMCA Newcastle is very proud to…

Supported Housing Team Leader

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Job description We have just celebrated 175 years making us one of the oldest youth work organisations in Newcastle. Today YMCA Newcastle works with children, young people and the community, from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or culture. We have a brilliant opportunity for you to join our fantastic supported…

May Newsletter

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  Hello and welcome to the May edition of the YMCA Newcastle newsletter! We’re excited to share some fantastic developments, including the upcoming opening of our brand-new Youth and Community Centre, heartwarming stories of transformation, highlights from our Easter holiday activities, and the impact made possible thanks to partners like the Bernicia Employability Team. We’re also…

Building Commences

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Today we handed over the keys to AR Construction who will soon be starting building works on our new youth centre located on Welbeck Road in Newcastle’s East End of the city. We look forward to moving into the building in 2025 and sharing our amazing space with young people made possible with funding from…