Youth Spaces are youth-led, informal spaces where young people can make friends, make and create together, make progress in their lives and make a difference in their community.

They are supported and protected by skilled staff, but all the ideas, energy and outreach are cultivated by the young people themselves. To help make this possible, YMCA has developed a Leaders in Training programme where young leaders partner with us to create the safe, brave spaces and social networks they need to thrive.