YMCA Cornwall
YMCA Cornwall seeks to serve the community in Cornwall with an emphasis on the young, by providing them with a stimulating and supportive environment, enabling them to enrich their lives and the lives of others.Activities include supported accommodation in Penzance and surrounding areas to enable and empower people of all ages and in particular young people, to flourish through care and support.
Activities & Mission
YMCA Cornwall seeks to serve the community in Cornwall with an emphasis on the young, by providing them with a stimulating and supportive environment, enabling them to enrich their lives and the lives of others.Activities include supported accommodation in Penzance and surrounding areas to enable and empower people of all ages and in particular young people, to flourish through care and support.
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 46% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% 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 | £1,273,701 | £1,156,233 | £1,135,601 | £782,521 | £26,843 | 28 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,101,752 | £1,123,330 | £1,100,329 | £665,053 | £69,639 | 29 / 0 |
| 2023 | £972,359 | £1,078,050 | £1,052,470 | £686,631 | £12,040 | 28 / 0 |
| 2022 | £940,465 | £603,696 | £579,468 | £792,322 | £214,187 | 26 / 0 |
| 2021 | £904,151 | £852,544 | £852,544 | £455,553 | £12,526 | 26 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about YMCA Cornwall
What does YMCA Cornwall do?
YMCA Cornwall seeks to serve the community in Cornwall with an emphasis on the young, by providing them with a stimulating and supportive environment, enabling them to enrich their lives and the lives of others.Activities include supported accommodation in Penzance and surrounding areas to enable and empower people of all ages and in particular young people, to flourish through care and support.
How much income did YMCA Cornwall report in 2025?
YMCA Cornwall reported total income of £1.27m and reported expenditure of £1.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is YMCA Cornwall?
YMCA Cornwall has a program ratio of 89.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was YMCA Cornwall registered as a charity?
YMCA Cornwall was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 1999 as charity number 1073674. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs YMCA Cornwall?
YMCA Cornwall is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nicola HEMSLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does YMCA Cornwall operate?
YMCA Cornwall operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is YMCA Cornwall a registered charity?
Yes — YMCA Cornwall is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073674.
Details
The Orchard
Alverton Road
Penzance
TR18 4TE
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