Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association
Also known as: Southend and Essex YMCA, Southend YMCA
Housing: Empowering vulnerable young people through safe, supported housingYouth & Community Work: Enabling young peoples personal, social & cultural development Family Health & Well Being: Initiatives for families & communitiesEducation: SYMCA Community School offering alternative educationSupport & Advice: IAG, Mentoring, Counselling, and Workforce Development for Social Care Services
Activities & Mission
Housing: Empowering vulnerable young people through safe, supported housingYouth & Community Work: Enabling young peoples personal, social & cultural development Family Health & Well Being: Initiatives for families & communitiesEducation: SYMCA Community School offering alternative educationSupport & Advice: IAG, Mentoring, Counselling, and Workforce Development for Social Care Services
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 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% 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
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 | £3,248,400 | £3,236,617 | £3,204,473 | £4,173,099 | £469,105 | 44 / 30 |
| 2024 | £3,251,784 | £2,873,398 | £2,845,135 | £4,181,316 | £339,673 | 42 / 40 |
| 2023 | £2,665,945 | £2,913,749 | £2,885,429 | £3,720,406 | £377,928 | 44 / 40 |
| 2022 | £2,327,659 | £2,441,512 | £2,434,396 | £3,871,210 | £553,830 | 42 / 38 |
| 2021 | £2,332,314 | £2,277,858 | £2,277,858 | £3,809,818 | £508,478 | 38 / 48 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association
What does Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association do?
Housing: Empowering vulnerable young people through safe, supported housingYouth & Community Work: Enabling young peoples personal, social & cultural development Family Health & Well Being: Initiatives for families & communitiesEducation: SYMCA Community School offering alternative educationSupport & Advice: IAG, Mentoring, Counselling, and Workforce Development for Social Care Services
How much income did Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association report in 2025?
Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association reported total income of £3.25m and reported expenditure of £3.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association?
Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association has a program ratio of 98.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association registered as a charity?
Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2004 as charity number 1102837. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association?
Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Phillip Onslow. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association operate?
Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association operates across 3 areas: Essex, Southend-on-sea and Thurrock.
Is Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association a registered charity?
Yes — Southend-On-Sea Young Mens Christian Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102837.
Details
85 AMBLESIDE DRIVE
SOUTHEND ON SEA
ESSEX
SS1 2FY
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Also Known As
- Southend and Essex YMCA
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated