Reading YMCA
Supported Housing for 40 YP aged 16-25 Training & Support; Community Cafe & Pre-School, Workshop for alternative education. Sports Centre and facilities for fitness and social activities. Links with 1st Reading Sea Scouts. Strategic aims - Be a leading voluntary Christian faith based organisation & an exemplar in work with young people in supported housing, children & youth work & leadership.
Activities & Mission
Supported Housing for 40 YP aged 16-25 Training & Support; Community Cafe & Pre-School, Workshop for alternative education. Sports Centre and facilities for fitness and social activities. Links with 1st Reading Sea Scouts. Strategic aims - Be a leading voluntary Christian faith based organisation & an exemplar in work with young people in supported housing, children & youth work & leadership.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 91% of UK Associations 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 | £1,106,732 | £1,067,073 | £1,067,073 | £1,478,115 | £731,812 | 18 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,121,621 | £1,014,697 | £1,014,697 | £1,438,456 | £1,438,456 | 20 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,018,988 | £970,775 | £970,775 | £1,330,085 | £1,330,085 | 21 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,013,021 | £931,980 | £931,980 | £1,281,872 | £847,666 | 23 / 10 |
| 2021 | £1,033,420 | £1,161,592 | £1,161,592 | £1,200,831 | £779,981 | 26 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Reading YMCA
What does Reading YMCA do?
Supported Housing for 40 YP aged 16-25 Training & Support; Community Cafe & Pre-School, Workshop for alternative education. Sports Centre and facilities for fitness and social activities. Links with 1st Reading Sea Scouts. Strategic aims - Be a leading voluntary Christian faith based organisation & an exemplar in work with young people in supported housing, children & youth work & leadership.
How much income did Reading YMCA report in 2025?
Reading YMCA reported total income of £1.11m and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Reading YMCA?
Reading YMCA has a program ratio of 96.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Reading YMCA registered as a charity?
Reading YMCA was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 2011 as charity number 1140731. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Reading YMCA?
Reading YMCA is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Reading YMCA operate?
Reading YMCA operates across 4 areas: Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Reading and West Berkshire.
Is Reading YMCA a registered charity?
Yes — Reading YMCA is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140731.
Details
MILWARD CENTRE
34 PARKSIDE ROAD
READING
RG30 2DD
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