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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.

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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.

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,094,473
Latest Expenditure
£4,082,585

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% 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 £6,930
Charitable Activities £4,827,062
Other Trading £252,232
Investments £8,249
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,072,575
Raising Funds £10,010
Governance £20,800
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,094,473
£4,082,585£4,072,575£4,262,539£4,218,62681 / 2
2024
£4,970,786
£5,046,722£5,042,178£3,247,020£3,200,40794 / 6
2023
£4,350,880
£4,312,548£4,308,003£3,036,472£2,876,91765 / 8
2022
£3,688,769
£3,957,323£3,951,288£3,052,013£2,953,21669 / 3
2021
£3,822,254
£3,535,886£3,529,742£3,466,270£2,414,39170 / 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 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 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.

Details

Address
MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LTD
ABNEY BUILDING
65-67 HANOVER STREET
LIVERPOOL
L1 3DY
Registration Date
10 February 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
700738
Charity Number
700738

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Trustees

DAVID RICHARD SWAFFIELD
DEBRA COOKE
Paul Boyce
Paul Moonan
Paul Singleton
RICHARD DEARS

Sectors & Classifications

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