Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association
Also known as: Birkenhead YMCA
Providing quality supported housing for homeless people, many of whom present with a range of complex health and mental health issues and addictions.Training and other support services to aid residents to progress towards "move on" to permanent residence, employment and independent living within a defined timescale. Additional services to the wider community
Activities & Mission
Providing quality supported housing for homeless people, many of whom present with a range of complex health and mental health issues and addictions.Training and other support services to aid residents to progress towards "move on" to permanent residence, employment and independent living within a defined timescale. Additional services to the wider community
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,315,945 | £2,261,985 | £2,261,985 | £2,177,166 | £301,446 | 43 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,194,169 | £2,079,041 | £2,079,041 | £2,123,206 | £229,543 | 42 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,006,457 | £1,897,580 | £1,897,580 | £2,008,078 | £376,178 | 44 / 1 |
| 2022 | £1,932,403 | £1,855,610 | £1,855,610 | £1,899,201 | £297,874 | 44 / 1 |
| 2021 | £1,852,651 | £1,654,080 | £1,654,080 | £1,822,408 | £340,944 | 40 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association
What does Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association do?
Providing quality supported housing for homeless people, many of whom present with a range of complex health and mental health issues and addictions.Training and other support services to aid residents to progress towards "move on" to permanent residence, employment and independent living within a defined timescale. Additional services to the wider community
How much income did Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association report in 2025?
Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association reported total income of £2.32m and reported expenditure of £2.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association?
Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association has a program ratio of 97.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association registered as a charity?
Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 October 1990 as charity number 1000601. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association?
Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN NICHOLAS FCIHort. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association operate?
Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association operates in Wirral, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association a registered charity?
Yes — Birkenhead Young Men's Christian Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000601.
Details
BIRKENHEAD
MERSEYSIDE
CH41 2TJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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