YMCA St Helens

Also known as: St Helens YMCA

The provision of supported housing and support services.The provision of Training /Foyer facilities for residents and the general public.The provision of Sports & Fitness facilities.The provision of Childcare Facilities.The provision of Youth Services.

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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

St Helens Warrington

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,496,782

Latest Expenditure

£4,062,100

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 88% of UK Leisure 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 £552,732

Charitable Activities £3,491,190

Other Trading £216,639

Investments £28,510

Other Income £207,711

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,062,100

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

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	£4,496,782	£4,062,100	£4,062,100	£6,923,221	£762,421	52 / 8
2024	£4,804,550	£3,412,301	£3,412,301	£6,488,539	£590,751	77 / 9
2023	£2,973,044	£2,747,920	£2,747,920	£5,020,108	£724,599	67 / 7
2022	£2,849,692	£2,448,781	£2,448,781	£4,594,269	£651,630	59 / 24
2021	£2,902,923	£2,545,470	£2,545,470	£4,193,358	£4,193,358	62 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about YMCA St Helens

What does YMCA St Helens do?

How much income did YMCA St Helens report in 2025?

YMCA St Helens reported total income of £4.50m and reported expenditure of £4.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is YMCA St Helens?

YMCA St Helens has a program ratio of 90.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was YMCA St Helens registered as a charity?

YMCA St Helens was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 1986 as charity number 517144. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs YMCA St Helens?

YMCA St Helens is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ELAINE STANLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does YMCA St Helens operate?

YMCA St Helens operates across 2 areas: St Helens and Warrington.

Is YMCA St Helens a registered charity?

Yes — YMCA St Helens is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517144.