YMCA Exeter

We are celebrating 12 years of youth work in Broadclyst, in partnership with Broadclyst Parish council🎈

Despite the national decline in youth work budgets, Broadclyst Parish Council made the decision in 2024 to increase its youth work expenditure, investing £50,000 annually to provide youth work provision to over 150 young people across Broadclyst, Tithebarn and Westclyst.

Gareth Sorsby, YMCA Exeter Joint Chief Executive says “What Broadclyst Parish Council has chosen to build over 12 years, and the courage they’ve shown in continuing to invest when so many others have stepped back, is something we are incredibly proud to be part of." You can listen to Gareth's interview with BBC Radio Devon here: https://youtu.be/IzKyezSxmJs?si=KyE8UfjGx1nrY0AF 🎧

We are grateful for the investment from the council, which shows a willingness to prioritise young people even when it isn't easy.