YMCA THAMES GATEWAY GROUP STATEMENT ON INCLUSION IN THE REGULATOR OF SOCIAL HOUSING’S GRADINGS UNDER REVIEW LIST YMCA Thames Gateway Group confirms it has been included on the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) Gradings Under Review list. As a small registered provider managing fewer than 1,000 homes, YMCA Thames Gateway Group is not subject to…
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Easter opening – YMCA Romford
Good Friday (3 April) Gym open as normal Group Fitness: 9.30am – 10.15am Insanity with Pat 10.30am – 11.15am Body Conditioning with Steph Saturday (4 April) Gym open as normal Group Fitness as normal Easter Sunday (5 April) Gym & Group Fitness – CLOSED Bank holiday Easter Monday (6 April) Gym open from 8am –…
Functional Training space – YMCA Romford
Update – 18 February Recent wet weather hasn’t been on our side but we are pleased to say that internal and external remedial works have been completed and the functional training area of the gym has now reopened. Further work is required at a later date, and we will, of course, keep you updated in…
Zainab’s path back to strength and confidence
Prior to her diagnosis, Zainab lived an active and fulfilling life. But cancer – and the difficult side effects of treatment – left her feeling physically depleted and emotionally overwhelmed. Unsure how to move forward, she found herself at her lowest point. At 57, Zainab discovered our programme at a local cancer wellbeing event. Eager…
Festive opening times – Romford
GYM OPENING TIMES: Christmas Eve (Wednesday, 24 December) – open until 6pm Christmas Day (Thursday, 25 December) – closed Boxing Day (Friday, 26 December) – closed Saturday, 27 December – open from 8am to 10pm 28 December – 30 December – open as usual New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, 31 December) – open as usual New…
Christmas Events
Reindeer Hunt Join us for a FREE festive treasure hunt on Sunday, 21 December from 10am – 3pm at YMCA Romford. There will be a prize for every participant! We’ll also have a whole host of other activities on offer, including: Arts & crafts – make your very own Rockin’ Robin headband Roxy’s Rockin’ Robins…
Housing offer in West Kent
During the last financial year, 41 people were able to call one of our properties home, with 19 local adults successfully moving on to independent living. But the needs of those seeking help have changed since the pandemic, and we are adapting to meet them. When The Bridge Trust became part of YMCA Thames Gateway Group…
August Bank holiday opening & fitness schedule – Romford
Fitness Gym – open from 8am to 5pm (no instructor available) Body Pump – 9.30am with Roy RPM – 10.30am with Roy Tommy’s Place Our Romford restaurant will operate Sunday opening hours, from 9.30am to 4.30pm Children’s Services Closed
YMCA Thames Gateway Group announced as Finalist for National Youth Matters Award
YMCA Thames Gateway Group is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist at the 2025 Youth Matters Awards, an honour that highlights the charity’s commitment to supporting the local community. The charity’s inclusive fitness project has been nominated and recognised for its exceptional impact in the area of Health & Wellbeing, for…
YMCA Romford Pre-school team wins Early Years SEND Award
YMCA Thames Gateway Group is proud to announce that its Romford-based pre-school team has been honoured with the Early Years SEND Award by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (LBBD), recognising the setting as one “committed to inclusion.” Presented by the Head of Early Years at LBBD on Friday 11 July, this award celebrates…