Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association
Also known as: Birmingham YMCA, Birmingham Young Men's Christian Association (incorporated), YMCA Heart of England
Birmingham YMCA's mission is to inspire young people to discover their potential so that they can live life in all its fullness. To serve its mission's aim the Association runs supported housing projects, affordable childcare, community and leisure facilities across the city of Birmingham.
Activities & Mission
Birmingham YMCA's mission is to inspire young people to discover their potential so that they can live life in all its fullness. To serve its mission's aim the Association runs supported housing projects, affordable childcare, community and leisure facilities across the city of Birmingham.
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 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 0% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £7,527,113 | £6,127,731 | £0 | £7,455,049 | £7,455,049 | 92 / 1 |
| 2024 | £7,181,244 | £6,110,250 | £0 | £6,615,456 | £6,615,456 | 91 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,923,264 | £5,263,025 | £0 | £5,544,462 | £5,544,462 | 96 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,504,720 | £5,521,699 | £0 | £4,884,224 | £3,901,460 | 110 / 0 |
| 2021 | £6,707,385 | £5,305,471 | £0 | £4,892,708 | £3,843,579 | 108 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association
What does Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association do?
Birmingham YMCA's mission is to inspire young people to discover their potential so that they can live life in all its fullness. To serve its mission's aim the Association runs supported housing projects, affordable childcare, community and leisure facilities across the city of Birmingham.
How much income did Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association report in 2025?
Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association reported total income of £7.53m and reported expenditure of £6.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association?
Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association registered as a charity?
Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 1965 as charity number 218808. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association?
Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dawn Ward. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association operate?
Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association a registered charity?
Yes — Heart Of England Young Men’s Christian Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 218808.
Details
301 Reservoir Road
Erdington
BIRMINGHAM
B23 6DF
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Birmingham YMCA
- Birmingham Young Men's Christian Association (incorporated)
- YMCA Heart of England
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated