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YMCA Leader Retires After 23 Years of Service
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Danny Flynn, CEO of YMCA North Staffordshire, retires after 23 years.
- He steps down to become his wife's primary carer.
- The charity expanded facilities and created programs for vulnerable youth.
After 23 dedicated years, Danny Flynn, chief executive of YMCA North Staffordshire, is set to retire on March 31. Flynn is stepping down to assume the role of primary carer for his wife, concluding a distinguished period of service for the organization.
Under Flynn's leadership, YMCA North Staffordshire has been recognized as one of the region's most impactful youth and community organizations. His tenure saw a significant expansion of community facilities and the creation of crucial programs designed to support vulnerable young people in Stoke-on-Trent.
Most notably, the charity recently unveiled a new £6 million youth hub, which includes 46 one-bedroom apartments for young people. Flynn expressed confidence in the YMCA's strong future, emphasizing the transformational change achieved and the special bond built within the community.
