Blackburn YMCA

Blackburn YMCA is a Christian Charity committed to helping young people, particularly at the time of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith.

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Activities & Mission

Blackburn YMCA is a Christian Charity committed to helping young people, particularly at the time of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith.

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£8,322,509

Latest Expenditure

£1,456,481

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 17.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 6% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 91% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £2,000,600

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £6,321,909

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,456,481

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£8,322,509	£1,456,481	£1,456,481	£6,111,841	£6,133,264	3 / 0
2024	£911,841	£598,261	£241,532	£5,289,720	£4,822,404	2 / 0
2023	£888,013	£599,001	£388,817	£4,426,127	£0	1 / 0
2022	£1,187,740	£414,582	£289,026	£6,757,197	£0	1 / 0
2021	£3,538,215	£358,366	£247,979	£5,993,281	£3,018,699	1 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blackburn YMCA

What does Blackburn YMCA do?

Blackburn YMCA is a Christian Charity committed to helping young people, particularly at the time of need, regardless of gender, race, ability or faith.

How much income did Blackburn YMCA report in 2025?

Blackburn YMCA reported total income of £8.32m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Blackburn YMCA?

Blackburn YMCA has a program ratio of 17.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Blackburn YMCA registered as a charity?

Blackburn YMCA was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 2004 as charity number 1106198. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Blackburn YMCA?

Blackburn YMCA is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev ANDREW JAMES DRAKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blackburn YMCA operate?

Blackburn YMCA operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blackburn YMCA a registered charity?

Yes — Blackburn YMCA is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1106198.