YMCA Essex

Also known as: Chelmsford Y.m.c.a

We plan and run a programme of childcare & informal youth groups for different ages, both in & around the YMCA, including Family Support.We deliver quality training programmes for young people, including Focus Groups and Young Carers.We also run a nursery & manage Breakfast Clubs & Out of School Clubs at 8 locations.At our Colchester site we provide accommodation for up to 44 young people

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Activities & Mission

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

Essex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,110,311

Latest Expenditure

£1,891,715

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% 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

Donations & Legacies £50,223

Charitable Activities £1,034,617

Other Trading £887,433

Investments £17,268

Other Income £120,770

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,891,715

Raising Funds £0

Governance £9,636

Grants to Institutions £0

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,110,311	£1,891,715	£1,891,715	£1,389,327	£1,297,634	81 / 10
2024	£1,806,228	£1,840,834	£1,840,834	£1,170,732	£1,105,075	91 / 10
2023	£1,642,293	£1,647,856	£1,647,856	£1,205,338	£1,137,782	87 / 10
2022	£1,601,994	£1,546,750	£1,546,750	£1,210,901	£1,016,850	57 / 20
2021	£1,229,747	£1,275,443	£1,275,443	£1,155,657	£100,555	60 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about YMCA Essex

What does YMCA Essex do?

How much income did YMCA Essex report in 2025?

YMCA Essex reported total income of £2.11m and reported expenditure of £1.89m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is YMCA Essex?

YMCA Essex has a program ratio of 89.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was YMCA Essex registered as a charity?

YMCA Essex was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 1996 as charity number 1054070. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs YMCA Essex?

YMCA Essex is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does YMCA Essex operate?

YMCA Essex operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is YMCA Essex a registered charity?

Yes — YMCA Essex is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1054070.