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YMCA Derbyshire and Vaillant unite to drive community impact

YMCA Derbyshire and Vaillant are proud to celebrate the growing partnership.
Group of people from Vaillant and the YMCA standing in a line.

Since the collaboration began in August 2024, the partnership has delivered meaningful impact support to the local community, offering essential resources and hands-on help to those who need it most.

“YMCA Derbyshire is honoured to be chosen as Vaillant’s affiliated charity,” said Gillian Sewell, CEO of YMCA Derbyshire. “Their generosity, active involvement, and shared vision for long-term social impact have already made a significant difference—and will continue to do so.”

How Vaillant is making a difference

  1. Major financial support

    Vaillant has donated over £20,000 to the Padley@YMCA Derbyshire Resilience Hub, supporting individuals and families at risk of homelessness, poverty, and social isolation across Derby to access the support they need to move forward.

  2. Urgent technical help

    When boilers failed at YMCA Derbyshire’s main campus, Vaillant stepped in immediately, supplying essential parts to restore heating and hot water for 87 residents and the on-site staff team.

  3. Fundraising with heart

    A team of dedicated Vaillant volunteers participated in YMCA Derbyshire’s annual Sleep Easy fundraiser, raising nearly £3,000 and contributing to a remarkable total of £37,429 raised overall.

Looking Ahead

The partnership is set to grow even further. Vaillant employees have pledged their time and skills to a number of upcoming initiatives, including:

  • Volunteering at Wilmorton Community Gardens and YMCA Stepping Stones Nursery.
  • Preparing and serving meals at the monthly YMCA Community Meal, offering warmth and nourishment to local residents.
  • Supporting mentoring programmes and YMCA’s digital development projects.

Henrik Hansen, Managing Director at Vaillant UK and Ireland said: “Our partnership with the YMCA is deeply personal to us, it reflects our shared commitment to supporting communities, empowering young people and creating lasting, positive change. Together, we’re not just providing comfort, we’re helping people feel safe, valued and hopeful. We look forward to expanding our impact in the months ahead.”

“We’re incredibly grateful for Vaillant’s continued support,” added Grace Harrison, Director of Development at YMCA Derbyshire. “Their generosity and enthusiasm are helping us create real, lasting change in our communities. We’re excited to see what we can achieve together moving forward.”

YMCA Derbyshire and Vaillant remain committed to measuring the impact of their work, ensuring that positive outcomes for individuals and communities continue to be achieved. Together, YMCA Derbyshire and Vaillant are building a foundation for lasting impact project by project, person by person, community by community.

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