National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated)
Also known as: YMCA England, YMCA England and Wales
YMCA England & Wales supports and represents YMCAs all over England and Wales, helping them transform communities so that all young peoply truly belong, contribute and thrive.By working with YMCAs that understand local issues, the YMCA Movement in England & Wales meets the real needs of young people, supporting them in a way which is nationally significant but locally relevant.
Activities & Mission
YMCA England & Wales supports and represents YMCAs all over England and Wales, helping them transform communities so that all young peoply truly belong, contribute and thrive.By working with YMCAs that understand local issues, the YMCA Movement in England & Wales meets the real needs of young people, supporting them in a way which is nationally significant but locally relevant.
Grants
National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2026)
- £634,000
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, accommodation or housing, religious activities and other charitable purposes
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 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 314). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £22,622,000 | £22,817,000 | £4,997,000 | £11,017,000 | £7,128,000 | 363 / 1000 |
| 2025 | £22,980,000 | £23,609,000 | £5,486,000 | £11,280,000 | £7,021,000 | 497 / 1200 |
| 2024 | £22,759,000 | £22,718,000 | £5,401,000 | £11,837,000 | £7,025,000 | 469 / 1200 |
| 2023 | £21,742,000 | £20,721,000 | £5,431,000 | £8,445,000 | £5,269,000 | 419 / 1200 |
| 2022 | £17,592,000 | £17,060,000 | £4,772,000 | £7,941,000 | £4,507,000 | 371 / 1200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated)
What does National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) do?
YMCA England & Wales supports and represents YMCAs all over England and Wales, helping them transform communities so that all young peoply truly belong, contribute and thrive.By working with YMCAs that understand local issues, the YMCA Movement in England & Wales meets the real needs of young people, supporting them in a way which is nationally significant but locally relevant.
How much income did National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) report in 2026?
National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) reported total income of £22.62m and reported expenditure of £22.82m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated)?
National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) has a program ratio of 22.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 314 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) registered as a charity?
National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 September 1962 as charity number 212810. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated)?
National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roy Langley O'Shaughnessy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) operate?
National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) a registered charity?
Yes — National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 212810.
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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
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- YMCA England
- YMCA England and Wales
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated