Crewe's YMCA Cheshire has been shortlisted in six categories at this year's YMCA England and Wales Youth Matters Awards.

The Gresty Road organisation is among the finalists for YMCA of the Year, while its Valley Brook Campus has been named a finalist for Housing Project of the Year.

Its STEM Club is also shortlisted for Training & Education Project of the Year.

Three individuals from YMCA Cheshire have also been recognised.

Sophie Deegan Brooks is a finalist for Young Volunteer of the Year, Sam Sandland for Young Achiever of the Year and Luqman Ibrahim Alhassan for Young Campaigner of the Year.

Voting is now open, with people able to support the YMCA Cheshire nominees through the Youth Matters Awards voting page.

The awards recognise work supporting young people across England and Wales.

YMCA Cheshire said the six nominations reflected the work of its staff, volunteers and young people across the community.

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The winners will be announced at the 2026 Youth Matters Awards.

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