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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.

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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.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£22,980,000
Latest Expenditure
£23,609,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 23.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 23.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £4,288,000
Charitable Activities £1,506,000
Other Trading £16,721,000
Investments £465,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,486,000
Raising Funds £2,293,000
Governance £208,000
Grants to Institutions £1,394,000
Other Expenditure £15,830,000

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
£22,980,000
£23,609,000£5,486,000£11,280,000£7,021,000497 / 1200
2024
£22,759,000
£22,718,000£5,401,000£11,837,000£7,025,000469 / 1200
2023
£21,742,000
£20,721,000£5,431,000£8,445,000£5,269,000419 / 1200
2022
£17,592,000
£17,060,000£4,772,000£7,941,000£4,507,000371 / 1200
2021
£14,367,000
£14,618,000£4,688,000£6,073,000£2,243,000327 / 967

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 2025?

National Council Of Young Men's Christian Associations (incorporated) reported total income of £22.98m and reported expenditure of £23.61m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 23.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 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.

Details

Address
YMCA England and Wales
Welken House
10-11 Charterhouse Square
LONDON
EC1M 6EH
Registration Date
24 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
212810
Charity Number
212810

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Trustees

Roy Langley O'Shaughnessy Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alan Ross Hendry
Alex Elizabeth Taylor
Gillian Helen Sewell
Jonathan Robert Rowe

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • YMCA England
  • YMCA England and Wales

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14 May 2026
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