The current YMCA hostel at 46-48 St. Giles Street, Norwich provides: accommodation for 90 people in single study bedrooms; 63,000 meals a year for residents, members and guests. It offers all residents an intensive life and social skills programme to include employment advice and pastoral guidance.

Future plans are underway for two new centres. One site is in Norwich city centre near the Bus Station, which will include 34 en-suite accommodation units for both men and women. A second site will be within greater Norwich, with 40 self-contained accommodation units for young people at risk

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