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YMCA Scarborough

Also known as: Scarborough YMCA, Young Men's Christian Association, Scarborough Branch, YMCA Yorkshire Coast

YMCA believes in fairness and opportunity. There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home; acceptance; guidance; friendship; physical and mental health; academic support; employment skills; and access to real opportunities. At YMCA, we provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the community.

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Activities & Mission

YMCA believes in fairness and opportunity. There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home; acceptance; guidance; friendship; physical and mental health; academic support; employment skills; and access to real opportunities. At YMCA, we provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the community.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£620,040
Latest Expenditure
£556,263

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 57.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 43.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £367,379
Charitable Activities £81,774
Other Trading £167,958
Investments £2,929
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £321,171
Raising Funds £235,092
Governance £4,200
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£620,040
£556,263£321,171£834,351£161,16416 / 35
2023
£395,342
£419,7350 / 20
2022
£301,119
£390,7090 / 30
2021
£317,404
£299,5270 / 38
2020
£335,121
£375,3930 / 33

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about YMCA Scarborough

What does YMCA Scarborough do?

YMCA believes in fairness and opportunity. There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home; acceptance; guidance; friendship; physical and mental health; academic support; employment skills; and access to real opportunities. At YMCA, we provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the community.

How much income did YMCA Scarborough report in 2024?

YMCA Scarborough reported total income of £620k and reported expenditure of £556k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is YMCA Scarborough?

YMCA Scarborough has a program ratio of 51.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was YMCA Scarborough registered as a charity?

YMCA Scarborough was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 December 1966 as charity number 250527. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs YMCA Scarborough?

YMCA Scarborough is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN SLADE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does YMCA Scarborough operate?

YMCA Scarborough operates across 2 areas: East Riding Of Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.

Is YMCA Scarborough a registered charity?

Yes — YMCA Scarborough is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 250527.

Details

Address
YMCA
St. Thomas Street
SCARBOROUGH
YO11 1DY
Registration Date
20 December 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
250527
Charity Number
250527

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Trustees

STEPHEN SLADE Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Declan Carr
Emily Jane Turner
Hilary Watts
Mark David Dresser

Sectors & Classifications

Associations Beneficiary group Economic and community development Education Health Housing Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Scarborough YMCA
  • Young Men's Christian Association, Scarborough Branch
  • YMCA Yorkshire Coast

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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