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YMCA Taunton

Bringing meaningful change to children, families and the community by developing innovative, inclusive, community-based solutions to social issues. Delivering the resources our community needs, particularly youth-minded but serving all ages; providing community activities, services and practical support which meet local needs, empowering all to reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit.

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Activities & Mission

Bringing meaningful change to children, families and the community by developing innovative, inclusive, community-based solutions to social issues. Delivering the resources our community needs, particularly youth-minded but serving all ages; providing community activities, services and practical support which meet local needs, empowering all to reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit.

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

Latest Income
£1,992,809
Latest Expenditure
£1,995,383

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,674,715
Charitable Activities £300,192
Other Trading £7,067
Investments £10,835
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,995,383
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,000
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2017 — Young Men's Christian Association, Taunton Branch (organisation 251247)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,992,809
£1,995,383£1,995,383£391,645£24,29914 / 29
2024
£549,418
£547,749£547,749£394,219£203,64414 / 17
2023
£311,666
£308,8260 / 16
2022
£514,388
£508,382£508,382£389,710£159,13514 / 19
2021
£311,818
£275,4790 / 19

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about YMCA Taunton

What does YMCA Taunton do?

Bringing meaningful change to children, families and the community by developing innovative, inclusive, community-based solutions to social issues. Delivering the resources our community needs, particularly youth-minded but serving all ages; providing community activities, services and practical support which meet local needs, empowering all to reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit.

How much income did YMCA Taunton report in 2025?

YMCA Taunton reported total income of £1.99m and reported expenditure of £2.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was YMCA Taunton registered as a charity?

YMCA Taunton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 June 2013 as charity number 1152585. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs YMCA Taunton?

YMCA Taunton is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Nicholas Mark Low. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does YMCA Taunton operate?

YMCA Taunton operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is YMCA Taunton a registered charity?

Yes — YMCA Taunton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152585.

Details

Address
YMCA
LISIEUX WAY
TAUNTON
TA1 2LB
Registration Date
25 June 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037703
Charity Number
1152585

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Trustees

Dr Nicholas Mark Low Chair
Dr Anna Louise Winch
Gari Charles Le Piquet
Zara Michelle Coulson

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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