Housing & Homelessness Community & Social Justice 2023
YMCA Derbyshire

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

272 individuals experiencing homelessness supported; 180+ people housed every night Key Metric 1
£2.44 of social value created for every £1 invested in supported housing provision Key Metric 2
85% of residents showed increased confidence after 12 months; 18% reduction in anxiety and depression Key Metric 3

✅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%)

📍Geography

East Midlands

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