Woking YMCA Sport

The YMCA is the largest single voluntary sector organization providing activities and services that promote personal health and fitness in England.
 
 The YMCA is committed to the promotion of healthy living in body, mind and spirit.
 
 Each year, over half a million people access group exercise programmes delivered through our network of health and fitness centres and sport facilities. 
 
We offer a wide range of individual and group services including, exercise classes, sports teams, fitness studios,

rehabilitative and other special care - that are accessible and inclusive for people of all ages and skill level.
 
The YMCA is committed to the promotion of healthy living
 
YMCA facilities across the country are renowned for their friendly and non-intimidating environments. 
 
Our emphasis is on participation, personal development and all-round healthy living.
 
The Ypod leadership has worked hard to ensure that the world class Lighthouse facility would be an inspiring and "illuminating" physical focus for the young people of Woking, acting as a hub, offering/facilitating coordinated support, education, training, physical activity and recreation. 
 
It is envisioned that activities taking place in and radiating from the Lighthouse would embrace specific outcomes:
- a safe place to be along with an exciting menu of opportunities and services, actively promoting community cohesion;
-  programmes and innovative partnerships that support learning and lead to accreditation;
-  a dynamic coordination role at the centre of Woking empowering others in the area who are committed to young people;
- proactive involvement of young people in the planning / leadership of activities and services;
- targeted inclusion of vulnerable or disadvantaged groups and individuals;
- a wide spectrum of flexible but strong and effective partnerships that help to ensure the financial sustainability of the project and long-term impact on the life choices of young people in Woking.  
 
This world class facility will feature:
- A central "lighthouse" café/informal meeting area reaching upwards through the two floors allowing in "light".

This innovative and symbolic design would literally form the heart of the development.
 
- The transforming of the groundfloor entrance / façade of the building would improve the welcoming and access aspects of the building and light up the building. (Planning permitted).
 
- The extensive development of the second floor into a multi-purpose sports hall for a variety of classes / groups would facilitate a rich programme of activities - generating income, extending services and reaching further into the community.
 
The  Lighthouse would be a safe place, an inspiration for all visitors and help young people to build a future of "light" and hope.