Welcome to YMCA Edinburgh
Our Mission is to empower young people, children, and their families in Leith and across Edinburgh to transform their lives. We offer needs led, relationships focused services for children, young people, and families.

WHO WE ARE
YMCA Edinburgh is part of a global movement that gives all, especially young people, space, and opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive.
We offer a range of tailored programmes including outdoor play, holiday play schemes, sports activities, health and wellbeing groups, mentoring services for young people and family support.
YMCA Edinburgh is part of an inclusive global Christian movement that gives all, especially young people, space and opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. We are open to people of all faiths and none.
Whats new
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Inspiring Leith – Cables Wynd House Youth Voices
On Thursday the 28th of January Inspiring Leith launched their report on the refurbishment of Cable Wynd house at City Chambers. This report represents months of work, engagement and research into the needs of the residents and their voices. The issues of persistent mould, mice infestation and faulty lifts have massively impacted on residents’ physical…
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Celebrating Success at YMCA Scotland Awards
We are proud to share that at the end of 2024 Ian Dewar, volunteer mentor, was awarded Volunteer of the Year at the recent YMCA Scotland AGM & Awards Dinner! 🎉 Additionally, YMCA Edinburgh’s Mentoring Services won the prestigious Community Wellbeing Award! This recognition is a testament to the dedication and passion of our team,…
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YMCA Edinburgh’s The Promise Blog – Voice
YMCA Edinburgh has been working to make The Promise Scotland a reality for the young people, families and community we work with since the Promise was launched in 2020. The Promise aims to ensure that all children and young people across Scotland “grow up loved, safe and respected”. This seems like a sensible enough ambition…