The YMCA have been developing local youth in the Bay for more than a century.
To celebrate the 125-year milestone the YMCA had a cocktail evening at Shed 2 last night.
About 80 people including staff, members of the community and business partners attended.
Hawke's Bay general manager Trevor Howes said it had experienced a number of "twists and turns" over the years and it was an incredible achievement for the institution.
Founded in 1890, the YMCA focus on building strong families in Hawke's Bay.