YMCA Downslink Group
Also known as: Hove YMCA, Sussex Central YMCA
Primary objectives include the provision of accomodation, support, advice and therapeutic services, education and training, apprenticeships, leisure and recreational activities, particularly for young people and those who are disadvantaged.
Activities & Mission
Primary objectives include the provision of accomodation, support, advice and therapeutic services, education and training, apprenticeships, leisure and recreational activities, particularly for young people and those who are disadvantaged.
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 over £10M (sample: 36). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Associations charities with income over £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 | £16,274,138 | £15,927,499 | £15,716,028 | £5,830,604 | £309,009 | 321 / 33 |
| 2024 | £18,455,371 | £15,142,605 | £15,039,296 | £5,752,637 | £313,000 | 369 / 42 |
| 2023 | £16,768,319 | £20,159,006 | £19,997,930 | £6,360,509 | £980,123 | 362 / 76 |
| 2022 | £16,251,944 | £16,399,367 | £16,302,356 | £9,754,060 | £356,931 | 381 / 142 |
| 2021 | £16,203,951 | £16,281,635 | £16,126,761 | £9,900,606 | £32,501 | 391 / 196 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about YMCA Downslink Group
What does YMCA Downslink Group do?
Primary objectives include the provision of accomodation, support, advice and therapeutic services, education and training, apprenticeships, leisure and recreational activities, particularly for young people and those who are disadvantaged.
How much income did YMCA Downslink Group report in 2025?
YMCA Downslink Group reported total income of £16.27m and reported expenditure of £15.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is YMCA Downslink Group?
YMCA Downslink Group has a program ratio of 96.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Associations charities with income over £10M (sample of 36 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was YMCA Downslink Group registered as a charity?
YMCA Downslink Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2000 as charity number 1079570. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs YMCA Downslink Group?
YMCA Downslink Group is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Frances Mary Beckett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does YMCA Downslink Group operate?
YMCA Downslink Group operates across 4 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex.
Is YMCA Downslink Group a registered charity?
Yes — YMCA Downslink Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079570.
Details
Reed HOUSE
47 Church Road
HOVE
BN3 2BE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Hove YMCA
- Sussex Central YMCA
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated