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YMCA Thames Gateway

Also known as: Romford YMCA

We focus on young people & help them play an active & fulfilling role within their communities. We call this a youth minded community approach.We are proud of our Christian heritage & ethos. Our vision is of an inclusive Christian movement transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute & thrive.We provide community-based activities & service to meet local need.

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Activities & Mission

We focus on young people & help them play an active & fulfilling role within their communities. We call this a youth minded community approach.We are proud of our Christian heritage & ethos. Our vision is of an inclusive Christian movement transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute & thrive.We provide community-based activities & service to meet local need.

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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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,377,424
Latest Expenditure
£11,001,524

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 70.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £50,417
Charitable Activities £7,066,054
Other Trading £2,260,953
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,764,276
Raising Funds £96,175
Governance £311,450
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,141,073

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£9,377,424
£11,001,524£7,764,276£10,286,412£4,338,355183 / 16
2025
£9,718,177
£11,740,699£6,908,134£11,815,115£3,992,071212 / 20
2024
£10,155,316
£10,265,694£5,360,602£14,804,998£2,823,474210 / 25
2023
£9,176,191
£10,238,119£7,400,982£15,051,853£2,660,756257 / 29
2022
£8,219,097
£7,051,451£6,962,025£14,600,505£1,829,127184 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about YMCA Thames Gateway

What does YMCA Thames Gateway do?

We focus on young people & help them play an active & fulfilling role within their communities. We call this a youth minded community approach.We are proud of our Christian heritage & ethos. Our vision is of an inclusive Christian movement transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute & thrive.We provide community-based activities & service to meet local need.

How much income did YMCA Thames Gateway report in 2026?

YMCA Thames Gateway reported total income of £9.38m and reported expenditure of £11.00m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was YMCA Thames Gateway registered as a charity?

YMCA Thames Gateway was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2009 as charity number 1133269. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs YMCA Thames Gateway?

YMCA Thames Gateway is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does YMCA Thames Gateway operate?

YMCA Thames Gateway operates across 6 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, Bexley, Essex and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is YMCA Thames Gateway a registered charity?

Yes — YMCA Thames Gateway is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133269.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 December 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4048490
Charity Number
1133269

Trustees

Anthony Garrett
Denis Kinyera
Jason Fielden
Lewis Devonish
Linda Johnston
Marie Mostaeddi
Mark Johnston-Wood
Mark Richard Farrar
Michael Youngson
Peter John Batt

Also Known As

  • Romford YMCA

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2 November 2026
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