“Help us to help others”. Become a “Friend of YMCA Europe” – this is the call behind our new fundraising campaign for the George Williams Fund (GWF), launched during the 2025 General Assembly in Brussels.
The campaign is part of our vision to make YMCA Europe more financially sustainable for the future.
The George Williams Fund is an Endowment Fund, which means your donation goes into a permanent capital base that will not be used for daily operations. Instead, the capital is invested, and the returns will fund YMCA Europe’s activities year after year. In other words, your contribution will continue to give permanently.
We are inviting friends and supporters across Europe and beyond to become a “Friend of YMCA Europe” by contributing to the growth of this fund. Our goal is to raise 90,000 euros between 2025 and 2027, bringing the fund’s capital to 200,000 euros.
Fifteen years ago, a similar appeal: “To keep our staff alive”, raised around 80,000 euros. With your support, we can go even further this time. And because the capital will remain intact and invested, your donation will have a lasting impact, helping YMCA Europe thrive for generations to come.
Any contribution makes a difference. Just €0.29 per day (or €2 per week, €104 per year) is enough to join. You can also choose to give periodically or make a one-time donation, whatever works best for you. If you’re interested in setting up a tailored giving plan, feel free to contact us at info[at]ymcaeurope.com.
Already, by the launch day on 23 May 2025, we had received pledges totalling €17,500 – a very encouraging start!
To donate, please use the following bank details:
YMCA Europe – GWF
IBAN: BE92 7310 4931 9623
SWIFT/BIC: KREDBEBB
Bank Location: Brussels, Belgium
Thank you for being part of this journey and helping us build a stronger, more sustainable YMCA Europe.
