Developing Our Makerspace! Technology, creativity and what has our young people excited 🖥️📱💻

In the past several months, we have been working hard to re-establish our Makerspace. New kit, toys and equipment have arrived in the past several months and we are thrilled at the new opportunities this equipment will offer to our weekly clubs.   In addition to our 3D printers and Smart Gardens displayed in the window of ourContinue reading “Developing Our Makerspace! Technology, creativity and what has our young people excited 🖥️📱💻”

Reflecting on Loneliness: Mental Health Awareness Week

This year, The Mental Health Foundation have recognised 9th – 15th May as the week of mental health awareness. This year, we reflect on the the effects of loneliness and isolation.  

Seeking Additional Board Members

Paisley YMCA delivers nationally leading youth work services based on digital technologies which make a real difference to young people – helping both skills and character development. We’re based in the centre of Paisley, but we also deliver services in local communities. Our recent AGM led to significant change on the Board as long-standing contributorsContinue reading “Seeking Additional Board Members”

Changes to our Board at Paisley YMCA 💬 – April 2022

After much deliberation and contribution to Paisley YMCA over the past several weeks, we can announce both the departure and addition of several members to our board.   We say a fond goodbye to members such as Jim Moulson, Peter Gill, Bob Copleton, John McLaren and John McDonald, all of whom have worked hard serving as BoardContinue reading “Changes to our Board at Paisley YMCA 💬 – April 2022”

A Space for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics; Reflecting on Science Week 2022 at Paisley YMCA

As we come to the end of UK Science week, we reflect on the importance role science and technology plays in our weekly clubs available for our young people. 

Staffing Changes

Darran Gillan, who served as the Youth and Programme Developemnt Manager for the last five years, has moved on to other employment. Darran oversaw the development of Paisley YMCA as a sector leading agency delivering ‘digital youth work’ and we wish him well in his new role. Claire McGinley has been appointed on a temporaryContinue reading “Staffing Changes”

The Early Action System Change Renfrewshire Project: A Study in Positive Change and Investigation                                                                              

Paisley YMCA were thrilled to have been included in Darlington Service Design Lab online showcase event Change up! on the 26th October.