Part of the largest

Part of the oldest
youth charity in the world.

Birthday Parties

Sports hall & climbing wall parties for children aged 11 and under.

Leave gift in your will

Leave a gift
in your will.

No matter how large or small, a gift can help transform lives.

Cancer rehab programme

A free 12 week exercise programme for people diagnosed or in treatment for cancer.

Book your gym sessions

Book your gym classes online.

We’ve taken the hassle out of becoming a gym member and now you can book in person and digital classes online.

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Part of the largest charity in the world

Welcome to YMCA Thames Gateway Group

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Health & Wellbeing
Inclusive services including a gym, group fitness, health recovery programmes for all ages.
Family & Youth Work
Including nurseries, pre-schools, holiday and after school clubs and birthday parties.
Housing
We provide 400 homes, ranging from supported to independent living across London, Essex & Kent.
Support & Advice
We are there for every young person in the community, supporting with a range of services.
Training & Education
YMCAs offer a range of education, skills-based training, placement and apprenticeship schemes.
Catering & Room Hire
Catering options with community cafes at our main branches, function rooms and spaces for hire.
Y M C A   T H A M E S   G A T E W A Y   G R O U P

We are a charity serving communities in London, Essex and Kent for over 150 years.

Whilst our focus is on young people, we work with all members of the community, in the belief that everyone should be able to reach their full potential, regardless of their background.

Whilst our focus is on young people, we work with all members of the community, in the belief that everyone should be able to reach their full potential, regardless of their background.
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What do we do?
We are a charity and offer many services including supported & move on housing, fitness and wellbeing programmes, childcare, youth & family work, our Tommy’s Place restaurant, catering and a range of spaces for hire.
Where do we work?
We work across several London boroughs including Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Bexley & Greenwich, and counties including Essex and Kent. Our main hubs are in Romford, Dartford, Bexley, Greenwich, Tunbridge Wells and Brentwood.
When are we open?
We are a 24 hour gym (Romford branch)

Our Romford restaurant is open weekdays from 9.00am – 5.00pm

Nursery timings vary by location (see specific locations for more information)
O N L I N E   S E R V I C E S

Sign up for membership & book classes online now!

We’ve taken the hassle out of becoming a gym member and now you can book in person and digital classes online.

We are also excited about our newly launched digital membership which gives you access to 30 live classes per week!

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 Working with over 10,000 people

 Supports 300 young people a day