Merseyside Youth Association Limited
The charity provides and co-ordinates in the interest of social welfare, facilities for recreation for young people in Merseyside in order that they may grow to full maturity as individuals.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides and co-ordinates in the interest of social welfare, facilities for recreation for young people in Merseyside in order that they may grow to full maturity as individuals.
Grants
Merseyside Youth Association Limited makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £4,082,585
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, disability, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, economic or community development and employment and recreation
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% 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 | £5,094,473 | £4,082,585 | £4,072,575 | £4,262,539 | £4,218,626 | 81 / 2 |
| 2024 | £4,970,786 | £5,046,722 | £5,042,178 | £3,247,020 | £3,200,407 | 94 / 6 |
| 2023 | £4,350,880 | £4,312,548 | £4,308,003 | £3,036,472 | £2,876,917 | 65 / 8 |
| 2022 | £3,688,769 | £3,957,323 | £3,951,288 | £3,052,013 | £2,953,216 | 69 / 3 |
| 2021 | £3,822,254 | £3,535,886 | £3,529,742 | £3,466,270 | £2,414,391 | 70 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Merseyside Youth Association Limited
What does Merseyside Youth Association Limited do?
The charity provides and co-ordinates in the interest of social welfare, facilities for recreation for young people in Merseyside in order that they may grow to full maturity as individuals.
How much income did Merseyside Youth Association Limited report in 2025?
Merseyside Youth Association Limited reported total income of £5.09m and reported expenditure of £4.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Merseyside Youth Association Limited?
Merseyside Youth Association Limited has a program ratio of 79.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Merseyside Youth Association Limited registered as a charity?
Merseyside Youth Association Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 1989 as charity number 700738. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Merseyside Youth Association Limited?
Merseyside Youth Association Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREW GIBBONS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Merseyside Youth Association Limited operate?
Merseyside Youth Association Limited operates across 6 areas, including Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool City and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Merseyside Youth Association Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Merseyside Youth Association Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 700738.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated