Ryder House - West Kent YMCA Housing

Ryder House provides safe, welcoming, supportive housing for 37 young people aged 16+ in high quality furnished flats in central Tunbridge Wells.  Most young residents would be homeless if it was not for our housing PLUS support.

Our professional team of dedicated YMCA Housing Support Workers help each resident address issues or problems, develop vital personal, social & life skills; look for training, secure work and/or meaningful volunteer opportunities; and gain self-confidence & skills to live independently and take their place as a valued member of our wider community.  In some cases residents are able to re-integrate into the family home but on a more appropriate adult-adult footing.

For residents, Ryder House is more than a flat or even a home.  They actively engage in decision-making, run residents’ meetings & youth inclusion activities; raising funds for special projects & awareness of the needs of other young people in Kent.  All young people in YMCA West Kent can do projects to gain personal skills, team work experience & personal development.

For more information about YMCA Ryder House, contact our Housing Support team.