YMCA Cheshire has recently achieved the Level 1 Trusted Standard recognising the excellent work it does as a third sector organisation in England.
“We are delighted by this accreditation. It is a testament to the work our team do to ensure we are delivering effective and impactful services, from Board of Trustees to managers, frontline staff, and volunteers.” – Mark Hills, CEO
The Trusted Standard is owned by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and delivered by The Growth Company and is the only UK quality standard designed to help third sector organisations operate more effectively and efficiently. YMCA Cheshire has been accredited with the Level 1 Trusted Standard meaning they have met the minimum legal obligations and have systems and structures in place to protect the rights of users and employees. This was determined by being assessed against the 11 quality areas of The Trusted Standard; governance, planning, leadership and management, user-centred service, managing people, learning & development, managing money, managing resources, external communications, working with others, and assessing outcomes and impact.
YMCA Cheshire prevents homelessness and improves life chances by investing in the lives of individuals in the local community. An inclusive Christian organisation, we provide accommodation and support for local people experiencing homelessness, care leavers, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, and refugees. In addition, we provide a range of community activities for children, young people, families and the socially isolated. We also run the GLO Café and a property maintenance service as training opportunities for our service users, as well as providing high quality room hire for organisations. Having the Level 1 Trusted Standard will help to solidify our position as an impactful organisation, enabling others to see this before they even engage with us.
We are grateful to Gill Moss-Waghorn, our Trusted Standard Practitioner, for making the process as positive and affirming as she did. For more information on the Trusted Standard, visit: https://trustedstandard.org.uk/
