YMCA Lincolnshire

Youth services across England have faced a 76% real-terms funding cut since 2010, and spending on services for young people continues to fall. While the UK Government’s new National Youth Strategy recognises the importance of safe spaces and better opportunities for young people, organisations like YMCA Lincolnshire still rely on sustainable funding and community support to deliver this work locally. 

At our St. Giles Youth centre, we currently offer free youth clubs to the young people in our community, creating a safe space where they can access trusted adult support and thrive with their friends. However, with access to sustainable funding being limited, this model is difficult to sustain. We rely on donations from the public to help us keep the doors to our youth clubs open for free, to those who need them. 

By tackling the Inflatable 5K, you’re not just jumping over obstacles, you’re ensuring local young people have the support, opportunities and safe spaces they deserve.