We are very proud to have our popular URBAN MIX activity programme chosen as the 'YMCA North East Region Most Innovative Programme of the Year' and have now been awarded the Northumberland Clubs for Young People 'Projects with Pride Award 2011/12'. (Dean Titterton Chief Executive Officer YMCA North Tyneside)

Here comes the next piece of exciting news -:

YMCA North Tyneside are pleased to announce that we are one of only 30 organisations Nationwide that have been specially invited by the Garfield Western Foundation to join their exclusive Match Funded Challenge. This is a 1:1 matching fund between the Garfield Weston Foundation and YOU our supporters. With JUST 3 days to raise money which begins at 10am on Monday 5th December until Wednesday 7th December 2011.

We can raise up to £40,000 online to be matched 1-1 by the Garfield Weston Foundation while funds last. This means the potential to raise £80,000!

There is a £3,000 donation limit per donor, per charity.

The Challenge opens on Monday 5th December at 10am. Funds are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

A daily amount of funds will be released at 10am on three days (Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th December). This prevents matching funds from running out on the first day. If funds for each day are not exhausted, matching will continue until midnight, and then roll over to the following day

YMCA North Tyneside are committed to helping develop the young people of the area and are seeking your help. We aim to build through funding and donations the construction of a state of the arts £100,000 Indoor Urban Mix; Arts & Skate Centre @ Church way, North Shields.

This project will use challenging sports and activities as a way of educating & inspiring young people of our area, and with BMX in next year's Olympics’ and the growth of X Games style sports; this innovative Skate, BMX, Scooter, Graffiti Art, DJ, Street Dance and Free Running facility will offer all Young People a place to belong, contribute and thrive all year round.

This project will accommodate and cater for people from all walks of life and abilities and will have facilities for those with a disability.

If you wish to seek any clarification on any point then please do not hesitate to contact me.

With very best wishes and kind regards,