South West Youth Ministries
South West Youth Ministries is a youth ministry that places trainee youth and schools workers with ministry partners (churches and schools-work projects) throughout the South West of England. SWYM seeks to promote local churches and bring them together in an informal association that works together to be as strategic and effective as possible in Christian schools-work and youth ministry.
Activities & Mission
South West Youth Ministries is a youth ministry that places trainee youth and schools workers with ministry partners (churches and schools-work projects) throughout the South West of England. SWYM seeks to promote local churches and bring them together in an informal association that works together to be as strategic and effective as possible in Christian schools-work and youth ministry.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £701,549 | £680,161 | £680,161 | £562,156 | £184,835 | 15 / 270 |
| 2024 | £659,549 | £626,798 | £626,798 | £540,768 | £161,693 | 15 / 220 |
| 2023 | £495,041 | £460,388 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £367,723 | £394,588 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £431,843 | £345,070 | 0 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about South West Youth Ministries
What does South West Youth Ministries do?
South West Youth Ministries is a youth ministry that places trainee youth and schools workers with ministry partners (churches and schools-work projects) throughout the South West of England. SWYM seeks to promote local churches and bring them together in an informal association that works together to be as strategic and effective as possible in Christian schools-work and youth ministry.
How much income did South West Youth Ministries report in 2025?
South West Youth Ministries reported total income of £702k and reported expenditure of £680k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is South West Youth Ministries?
South West Youth Ministries has a program ratio of 97.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was South West Youth Ministries registered as a charity?
South West Youth Ministries was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 2001 as charity number 1086877. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs South West Youth Ministries?
South West Youth Ministries is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joel Timothy Preston. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does South West Youth Ministries operate?
South West Youth Ministries operates across 10 areas, including Bristol City, Cornwall, Devon and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is South West Youth Ministries a registered charity?
Yes — South West Youth Ministries is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086877.
Details
White Cross Road
Woodbury Salterton
EX5 1EL
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