Opinion

Charities must evolve to stay relevant

2 mins read Children's Services
In June 1844, a young man met with his colleagues in an upstairs room of a drapery store just a few yards from St Paul's Cathedral in London. That young man was Sir George Williams and the meeting resulted in the formation of the YMCA.

Existing for 175 years is a long time for any organisation, especially within the third sector. Reaching such a milestone often prompts you to reflect on the difference you have made and what lessons you have learnt along the way.

Sir George's prime motivation was to provide a sanctuary for young men from 19th century London. How much has changed since he felt the need to act? The struggle young Londoners, and indeed the rest of the UK, face still exists today.

Young people are not able to find suitable or safe accommodation; access to quality education is based on your locality rather than ability; and your life chances are still very much dictated by your socio-economic background more than anything else.

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