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  Romford Branch

Straddling the borders of Havering and Barking & Dagenham, we have had a presence in the local area for over 100 years. We have been at our main site in Rush Green Road since 1969.

Our impact in Romford

We offer a range of inclusive activities to the local community, through health and wellbeing, supported housing, children’s youth & family work and training & education.  As part of the global YMCA movement, international work interweaves with all these areas.

Housing

We provide supported housing for 148 young people, with an additional 61 move-on flats to support independent living.
Our support programmes provide employment and benefits advice, informal educational support, outdoor education and access to our health and wellbeing facilities.
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Gym & fitness facilities

We are a gym with a difference and, as a charity, provide a range of services to support the local community.
We have a modern and spacious gym with all the latest cardio, strength and training equipment, a wide range of inclusive fitness classes and wellbeing programmes, a new virtual RPM studio, Personal training packages and a digital schedule for those who prefer to workout at home.
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Children’s, youth & family work

We deliver high quality, affordable, Ofsted inspected childcare throughout Havering. This includes a pre-school, after school and holiday clubs, birthday party packages, parent & toddler sessions and a creche.
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Also at Romford

In our restaurant on the ground floor – Tommy’s Place – you can relax with a freshly made salad, a home-cooked hot meal, panini or a fairtrade coffee.
We have a range of rooms for hire and can cater for anything from a small business meeting to a large social event. We also offer catering facilities and have a licensed bar.  We provide ample FREE parking facilities and are in close proximity of the M25, A12, A13 and London.  To check availability and prices please contact us on 01708 766211.
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Our past

YMCA Romford can trace its roots in Romford back to 1906 and has been at its main site, 29 Rush Green Road, since it was completed in 1969.
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YMCA THAMES GATEWAY GROUP

29 Rush Green Road
Romford
Essex, RM7 0PH.

Registered Company No: 06102037
Charity No: 1133269
VAT Registration No. 247 0319 75

YMCA England
YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
FAMILY & YOUTH WORK HEALTH & WELLBEING HOUSING TRAINING & EDUCATION SUPPORT & ADVICE