Supporting local YMCAs

YMCA provides services and programmes in over 34 local communities on the island of Ireland . Some of this work is delivered directly by independent local YMCAs while others are managed by YMCA Ireland directly. However a key part of YMCA Ireland's work is to provide support to local YMCAs to enable them to deliver effective services. These supports include assistance in areas such as governance, personnel, insurance, etc. Over the past year these services have also included helping to further embed quality assurance systems in all aspects of our work as well as promoting collaboration between local YMCAs in order to maximise the impact the organisation can have in local communities. The next two sections will look at these in more detail. The following diagram illustrates the type and volume of supports provided by National Council staff o local YMCAs in the past year.