Information about YMCA

Charter House, Charter Pl
WD17 2RT, Watford
Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

Our comment from FitFit UK about YMCA:

The YMCA in Watford offers a multifaceted approach to community support. A well-known establishment, it provides essential services for those in need, with modern facilities and a friendly atmosphere. Users often appreciate the cleanliness of the rooms and the high standards of equipment available at the gym.

Highlights of the YMCA include:

  • Friendly and supportive staff: Many users have praised the hardworking staff for their dedication to assisting the homeless and the vulnerable population of Watford.
  • Good gym facilities: The gym is recognized for having quality equipment and ample space, making it a great place to work out without the usual crowds.
  • Convenient location: Situated close to local amenities and ATRIA mall, it’s easily accessible for those looking to shop or enjoy a café.
  • Community-oriented environment: The center fosters a welcoming atmosphere and offers activities that cater to different age groups.

However, some users have raised concerns regarding issues such as:

  • Safety concerns: Several reviews mentioned the presence of drug use and safety issues, especially for vulnerable individuals.
  • Need for improvements: Some facilities, including the gym, could benefit from renovations and enhanced cleanliness.

Overall, the YMCA in Watford is recognized as a valuable community hub, balancing support for those in need while providing recreational opportunities for everyone.

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YMCA: Opinions

3.8/5 (60 Opinions)
Patent247 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: What a useful place for those in need

Kirby Wolf 1 year ago

Negative experience: Mostly everyone in this ymca takes drugs and it meant to be a safe place for homeless people NOT for drug-use people or drug dealers. I wish the authorities would be more strict

Dani 1 year ago

Negative experience: Would not recommend it for people who are vulnerable, have disabilities or mental health. Something bad happened to my friend in there not long ago and they did nothing. All they did was move them to another ymca which is far from their mother

Andrea Porcelli 1 year ago

Negative experience: Bed.No clean.Too much drogen people.

Robert Mrwe 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It was so fun

CGplays 1 year ago

Negative experience: Pros: A clean and well known company in Watford, close to amenities and town. Rooms are small but tidy, housed people are strictly monitored. Cons: Uses British tax payer money for goverment funding however british nationals hold the least priority to be supported and are ofter passed onto other outlets or left homeless. Statistics go back to 2011 show only 14% of there clients are British and have never gone over 14% since 2011. Staff are friendly but quite lazy.

Paul Clark 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff working hard to support the homeless of watford

YMCA
YMCA

Thank you so much for your kind words Paul. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your thoughts with us.

Marcin T. 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice modern place. Good for shopping and cafe chilling.

YMCA
YMCA

Thank you Mar for your review. We do like Watford very nice too.

TRADLOG Ltd 2 years ago

Positive experience: A good place to live, well located in central town on the same premises with ATRIA mall

Marius Cracea 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ok

YMCA
YMCA

Thank you for taking the time reviewing us.

Vikas Deshwal 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice

YMCA
YMCA

Thank you Vikas for your review.

Set Jo 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice friendly atmosphere

Maggie Powell 4 years ago

Positive experience: Always happy to have a look through a charity shop. You never know what treasures you may find. Great shop

Lefeldiman 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best best best ... That's it...

Dylan Nolte 4 years ago

Positive experience: Not sure about its towering glory but I suppose it ok due to the fact it houses lots of people that need it. So can’t fault it for that! Inside my daughter takes the gymnastics classes which seem great (can’t watch due to covid which sucks but it is what it is) and the facilities are much nicer than the exterior presents.

Kamil Szczepkowski 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good gym

ADRIANA RIAÑO 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good place

Kerry Amos 5 years ago

Positive experience: Deacent rooms cleaned twice a week. Food not so good.

Alan Allwood 5 years ago

Positive experience: The gym has long gone

Mark Strudwick 5 years ago

Positive experience: Are you sure it's good to keep fit

gabriella santoro 5 years ago

Positive experience: Disponibili e gentili. Se frequenti anche solo x un mese ti trovi benissimo

analia navarro 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful place. Not to stay long just to receive training

Diego Fontana 5 years ago

Positive experience: Good

Danny McKenzie 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great Monday Boxing class.

Jayne Evanson 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely place and a coffee shop close by

hassan khorasani 6 years ago

Negative experience: awful place, avoid

Pam Sladen 6 years ago

Negative experience: Cannot comment as never visited, walk past if I am going into the shopping centre after parking my car, but never been inside!!

Stephanie gou 6 years ago

Positive experience: Friendly staff and reasonably priced. However, if you don't like parents who are not responsible for their children. Please avoid after-school hours. Some children were screaming in the changing room and mums kept on chatting.

Phil 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place for young folk

Salman Hassan 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out, not expensive. Trainers and staff are very friendly and supportive.

Shahida zahid 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful things for any age

Mark D 6 years ago

Negative experience: Sadly now closed down.

Andrew Johnson 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place

Geo Aruxandei 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good service!!!

Naomi Deller 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym, loads of space and equipment and never gets too busy

Matthew Chapman 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Greater gym

Cat Harvey 6 years ago

Negative experience: Didnt like it

Ben Patchick 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gf

Aga Pol 6 years ago

Positive experience: Very good gym for decent price. Usually is quiet which is great as you don't have to wait around for equipment. Highly recommend.

Emma Morrissey 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fabulous place . Coaches are great

Brian Donaghue 6 years ago

Positive experience: Ok

ADHD 6 years ago

Negative experience: Place needs new envestors everything in this place is so old and outdated... it's real turn off to come here

Tamsin Morrissey 6 years ago

Positive experience: Very good gym

Keith Golding 6 years ago

Negative experience: Never used it

Mirchumal Kanjani 6 years ago

Positive experience: Good place

Almamie jawara 6 years ago

Negative experience: Racist towards me didn't give me a fair chance took and listen to her side than me

Marc Baladi 7 years ago

Positive experience: Great to see a new cafe and the gym is pretty popular/reasonable. I do wonder why they charge a fee for the tennis courts during the week when most people are at work/school. Seems very odd to me as nobody is ever there and I'd love to see more people being encouraged to play at local parks.

Graham O'Sullivan 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great value, no contract

Gary Morgan 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great community gym

Saawan Jethwa 7 years ago

Positive experience: Very good equipment and good facilities. No swimming pool or sauna. Well maintained equipment. The free weights room has no air conditioning and can get very warm in summer.

Oscar Coughlin 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant Gym

Lauri Ane 7 years ago

Negative experience: Hygiène zéro. Et organisation du lieu nulle

Gina Gould 7 years ago

Positive experience: Its pretty decent for the monthly cost but it needs some renovation work done.

Mahmood Abbasi 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice gym

Mark Mywords 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good gym, really nice staff. Too many users spending ages sitting on the equipment doing nothing, 'recovering'. And too many mobile phone users blocking up equipment texting and not using kit. Can be a frustrating place but maybe all gyms are like this

Luke 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym

Nartina 7 years ago

Negative experience: Senior lady was very rude to me when I asked for direction receptionist to the gym. I didn't speak to her and she approached from back office and asked me to leave because she needs to speak to receptionist. What a amazing customer service. Gym on the other hand is good. Just unpleasant first experience with staff.

Francisco Abreu 8 years ago

Positive experience: I always associate YMCA as a homeless shelter. Guess you can work out in this one.

John Coyne 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, good equipment - I am loving the gym

S Tibi 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's fun to stay here

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