Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust
The Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust aims to promote and support the educational, social, physical and psychological development of the community. Providing funding to organisations and individuals in Cardiff and the South Wales Region in an inclusive, ethical and transparent manner; grants are made by majority decision of Trustees.
Activities & Mission
The Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust aims to promote and support the educational, social, physical and psychological development of the community. Providing funding to organisations and individuals in Cardiff and the South Wales Region in an inclusive, ethical and transparent manner; grants are made by majority decision of Trustees.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2017 — Cardiff YMCA 1910 Successor Trustees (organisation 4018874)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £377,050 | £314,496 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £294,469 | £270,738 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £156,921 | £394,968 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £622,453 | £269,697 | £265,747 | £4,616,298 | £479,970 | 1 / 0 |
| 2021 | £210,262 | £177,694 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust
What does Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust do?
The Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust aims to promote and support the educational, social, physical and psychological development of the community. Providing funding to organisations and individuals in Cardiff and the South Wales Region in an inclusive, ethical and transparent manner; grants are made by majority decision of Trustees.
How much income did Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust report in 2025?
Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust reported total income of £377k and reported expenditure of £314k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust?
Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust has a program ratio of 42.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust registered as a charity?
Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 October 2015 as charity number 1163822. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust?
Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROGER COOMBS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust operate?
Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust operates across 3 areas: Cardiff, Newport City and Vale Of Glamorgan.
Is Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Cardiff YMCA (1910) Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163822.
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