YMCA Edinburgh

YMCA Edinburgh We empower young people, children and their families within Leith and across Edinburgh.

Our YMCA Edinburgh Mission is to empower young people, children, and their families in Leith and across Edinburgh to transform their lives. We offer needs led, relationships focused services for children, young people, and families.

Galentines for 8-12 girls ❤️The girls made their own chicken stir fry & enjoyed it with some prawn crackers & irn bru 🍜🥢...
12/02/2026

Galentines for 8-12 girls ❤️

The girls made their own chicken stir fry & enjoyed it with some prawn crackers & irn bru 🍜🥢

They then gave each other compliment notes 💌 to make into a paper chain for Galentines ❤️

In partnership with Pilmeny Development Project 🤝🏻

Galentines for the 12+ girls group this week ❤️The girls wrote kind compliments to each other that they could take home ...
11/02/2026

Galentines for the 12+ girls group this week ❤️

The girls wrote kind compliments to each other that they could take home & keep 🥰
We also tried building some self-esteem & self-care through discussions & activities ❤️

We also had the return of the popular 'hear me out' cake activity, where the girls share their crushes 😍

In partnership with Pilmeny Development Project 🤝🏻

ONLINE VOTING CLOSES TOMORROW 📱💻Your voice matters in making a difference to the Leith Community. We are hoping we can c...
09/02/2026

ONLINE VOTING CLOSES TOMORROW 📱💻

Your voice matters in making a difference to the Leith Community.

We are hoping we can create a space for young girls & women to come together once per month to share experiences & learn from one another.

Intergenerational connection supports confidence, belonging & wellbeing for both younger & older people 🤝🏻

If you haven't cast your vote already, have your say & vote for Chatter Box 💜

Arts & crafts 🎨The 8-12 girls enjoyed a crafty session doing some clay modelling, painting and diamond art 🤩 In partners...
05/02/2026

Arts & crafts 🎨

The 8-12 girls enjoyed a crafty session doing some clay modelling, painting and diamond art 🤩

In partnership with Pilmeny Development Project 🤝🏻

Adolescence can be a tough time 💜Evidence shows girls' mental wellbeing often declines during adolescence. Regular, cari...
03/02/2026

Adolescence can be a tough time 💜

Evidence shows girls' mental wellbeing often declines during adolescence. Regular, caring connections can help young girls feel less alone & more confident.

Chatter Box will create spaces for girls to talk openly with trusted adults & peers in a supportive environment.

Online is still open - please support Chatter Box and vote through Leith Chooses. Link in bio 💻📱

12+ girls group ✨️Huge thanks to Caroline at for doing a session with the girls on Drug Awareness. Very informative & a...
03/02/2026

12+ girls group ✨️

Huge thanks to Caroline at for doing a session with the girls on Drug Awareness. Very informative & allowed the girls to ask questions in a safe environment.
Caroline is becoming an honorary member of the group now 🤩

In partnership with Pilmeny Development Project 🤝🏻

Connection across generations matter 🤝🏻Intergenerational comnection supports confidence, belonging & wellbeing for both ...
30/01/2026

Connection across generations matter 🤝🏻

Intergenerational comnection supports confidence, belonging & wellbeing for both younger & older people.

Please vote for Chatter Box through the Leith Chooses page, link is in our bio.
Online voting is now open 💻📱

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 BURNS SUPPER 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿This week, 12+ girls enjoyed a Scottish themed session, celebrating Burns Night. They made t...
30/01/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 BURNS SUPPER 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

This week, 12+ girls enjoyed a Scottish themed session, celebrating Burns Night. They made their own Haggis, Neeps & Tatties and enjoyed it with some Irn Bru 💙 Slàinte Mhath!

They also done an A-Z on all things Scottish.....some letters proved a little difficult 😂

In partnership with Pilmeny Development Project 🤝🏻

Keyring making 🪡🧵Huge thanks to Isabell at for the session with our 8-12 girls group. Lots of creative keyrings 🤩 In pa...
29/01/2026

Keyring making 🪡🧵

Huge thanks to Isabell at for the session with our 8-12 girls group. Lots of creative keyrings 🤩

In partnership with Pilmeny Development Project 🤝🏻

💻 ONLINE VOTING NOW OPEN 📱Vote through Girls & women are telling us the same thing - they need space to connect 🤝🏻We wan...
27/01/2026

💻 ONLINE VOTING NOW OPEN 📱
Vote through

Girls & women are telling us the same thing - they need space to connect 🤝🏻

We want Chatter Box to become a monthly group, bringing young girls & women together to support each other through wellbeing activities.

Mental wellbeing pressures affect all ages. Having safe spaces to talk & connect can make a real difference 🙂

Huge thank you to everyone who took the time to chat to us today & used one of their votes to vote for Chatter Box 🟪It w...
24/01/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who took the time to chat to us today & used one of their votes to vote for Chatter Box 🟪

It was great to meet so many local people & be able to share why we are so passionate about the project 🙂

Also, a massive thank you to some of our girls from our 12+ group, coming down to help promote it 👏🏻💜

💻 online voting opens Tuesday 27th of January & runs until 10th of February.

Community decisions start with showing up 🤝🏻Local projects, including Chatter Box, will have the chance to secure votes ...
23/01/2026

Community decisions start with showing up 🤝🏻

Local projects, including Chatter Box, will have the chance to secure votes for Leith Chooses funding at the in-person voting event tomorrow (24/01) at Leith Community Centre, 12-3pm.

This funding would help us create a regular, supportive space for young girls & women to connect & look after their wellbeing 💜

Pop along tomorrow to get more information on the project & vote for us 🗳

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