YMCA heads for hat trick.

The head of a youth charity in Stoke-on-Trent has described her first year in the role as "joyful" as the organisation celebrates a series of award nominations.

Nikki Twemlow, chief executive of YMCA North Staffordshire, said the city had a strong culture of collaboration and that the organisation wanted "the best for the young people".

The charity has been nominated for YMCA of the Year, as well as receiving nominations in other categories at the Youth Matters Awards.