YMCA Derbyshire Annual Impact Report 2023

YMCA Derbyshire provides supported housing and wraparound services to people experiencing homelessness across Derby and Derbyshire. In 2022 it supported 272 individuals, housing 180+ people every night, and generated £2.44 of social value for every £1 invested. Key outcomes include 52 residents gaining employment, 61 progressing in formal education, 126 accessing counselling, and an 18% reduction in anxiety and depression among residents. The charity operates multiple pathways including an accredited Foyer for young people, the STAR probation resettlement project, and family emergency provision, with a 60-unit affordable housing development (The Foundry) under construction for completion in 2024.

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Foyer accredited supported housing for young people aged 18–25; YSTEPS move-on accommodation for ages 18–35; supported housing campus for over-25s; STAR resettlement and rehabilitation project in partnership with Derby Probation Services (13 units); family emergency accommodation; onsite psychotherapist, wellbeing mentors, allotments and community gardens; Warm Hub for local community members; Advantaged Thinking strength-based framework Custom geography from upload: Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 272 individuals experiencing homelessness supported; 180+ people housed every night

Key Metric 2 £2.44 of social value created for every £1 invested in supported housing provision

Key Metric 3 85% of residents showed increased confidence after 12 months; 18% reduction in anxiety and depression

Key Outcomes

52 residents gained employment; 61 progressed in formal education; 81 increased employability through volunteering or training
126 residents gained access to counselling and talking therapies; 86% feel safe and able to turn to staff with concerns
71% gained knowledge of how to source accommodation (up from 47% at baseline); 74% can rely on family in a crisis (up from 37%)