Manchester YMCA

Also known as: Bright Eyes Childcare Centre, The Manchester Young Men's Christian Association (incorporated), YMCA Bright Eyes Childcare Activity Centre, Castlefield Hotel and Y Club, Y Club

The Manchester YMCA operates a sports and fitness centre (The Y Club) in Manchester city centre. It also operates a subsidiary company, Castlefield Hotel Limited. Manchester YMCA aims to build strong families and strong communities through programmes aimed at self development and personal growth.

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Activities & Mission

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

Manchester City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,702,587

Latest Expenditure

£3,159,672

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 44.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 51.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 86% 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

Donations & Legacies £14,255

Charitable Activities £1,785,023

Other Trading £1,695,033

Investments £57,477

Other Income £150,799

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,629,972

Raising Funds £0

Governance £7,560

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,529,700

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	£3,702,587	£3,159,672	£1,629,972	£6,416,275	£6,305,404	60 / 25
2024	£3,111,896	£2,748,710	£1,250,375	£5,873,360	£5,791,930	57 / 25
2023	£2,851,422	£2,526,489	£1,142,678	£5,510,174	£5,403,738	53 / 25
2022	£2,318,188	£1,934,922	£970,514	£5,010,450	£4,972,977	45 / 25
2021	£994,866	£1,340,396	£893,905	£4,627,184	£4,627,184	42 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Manchester YMCA

What does Manchester YMCA do?

How much income did Manchester YMCA report in 2025?

Manchester YMCA reported total income of £3.70m and reported expenditure of £3.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Manchester YMCA?

Manchester YMCA has a program ratio of 44.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Manchester YMCA registered as a charity?

Manchester YMCA was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 1966 as charity number 250658. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs Manchester YMCA?

Manchester YMCA is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gavin Tucker. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Manchester YMCA operate?

Manchester YMCA operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Manchester YMCA a registered charity?

Yes — Manchester YMCA is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 250658.