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Y Care International

Also known as: Y Care, Yci

Y Care International creates opportunities for vulnerable young people to help themselves out of poverty by finding jobs or setting up businesses. We are the international relief & development agency of the YMCA movement in the UK and Ireland. We work with a unique network of YMCAs and other partners across 15 of the world?s poorest countries.

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Activities & Mission

Y Care International creates opportunities for vulnerable young people to help themselves out of poverty by finding jobs or setting up businesses. We are the international relief & development agency of the YMCA movement in the UK and Ireland. We work with a unique network of YMCAs and other partners across 15 of the world?s poorest countries.

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.

Show all 20 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£111,866
Latest Expenditure
£192,746

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 54.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £806,391
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £16,718
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £812,861
Raising Funds £169,382
Governance £360,890
Grants to Institutions £451,971
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£111,866
£192,7460 / 0
2024
£466,915
£731,7560 / 0
2023
£823,109
£982,243£812,861£685,201£640,8330 / 0
2022
£1,086,220
£745,880£587,814£844,335£778,2080 / 0
2021
£167,884
£330,4380 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Y Care International

What does Y Care International do?

Y Care International creates opportunities for vulnerable young people to help themselves out of poverty by finding jobs or setting up businesses. We are the international relief & development agency of the YMCA movement in the UK and Ireland. We work with a unique network of YMCAs and other partners across 15 of the world?s poorest countries.

How much income did Y Care International report in 2025?

Y Care International reported total income of £112k and reported expenditure of £193k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Y Care International registered as a charity?

Y Care International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 2005 as charity number 1109789. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Y Care International?

Y Care International is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Y Care International operate?

Y Care International operates across 20 areas, including Bangladesh, Burma, Colombia and 17 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Y Care International a registered charity?

Yes — Y Care International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109789.

Details

Address
YMCA England & Wales
10-11 Charterhouse Square
LONDON
EC1M 6EH
Registration Date
1 June 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4016501
Charity Number
1109789

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Trustees

Colin Robert MacFarlane
Denise Maria Hatton
Timothy Joseph Hourihan

Also Known As

  • Y Care
  • Yci

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30 July 2026
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