YMCA Wearside LTD

Also known as: The City of Sunderland Young Men's Christian Association

The charity is set up to provide accomodation and educational opportunies for the homeless people of Sunderland and surrounding areas.

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Activities & Mission

The charity is set up to provide accomodation and educational opportunies for the homeless people of Sunderland and surrounding areas.

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

Durham North Tyneside South Tyneside Sunderland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,997,356

Latest Expenditure

£1,934,904

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 66% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 91% of UK Associations 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 £260

Charitable Activities £1,961,288

Other Trading £14,125

Investments £14,153

Other Income £7,530

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,934,904

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,997,356	£1,934,904	£1,934,904	£2,501,692	£300,000	39 / 0
2023	£2,354,871	£1,591,454	£1,591,454	£2,439,240	£569,547	37 / 5
2022	£1,929,274	£1,819,481	£1,819,481	£1,675,823	£570,460	39 / 4
2021	£1,685,547	£1,508,498	£1,508,498	£1,566,030	£422,156	34 / 5
2020	£1,617,445	£1,545,433	£1,545,433	£1,381,283	£200,000	40 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about YMCA Wearside LTD

What does YMCA Wearside LTD do?

The charity is set up to provide accomodation and educational opportunies for the homeless people of Sunderland and surrounding areas.

How much income did YMCA Wearside LTD report in 2024?

YMCA Wearside LTD reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £1.93m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is YMCA Wearside LTD?

YMCA Wearside LTD has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was YMCA Wearside LTD registered as a charity?

YMCA Wearside LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 1996 as charity number 1059470. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs YMCA Wearside LTD?

YMCA Wearside LTD is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does YMCA Wearside LTD operate?

YMCA Wearside LTD operates across 4 areas: Durham, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Is YMCA Wearside LTD a registered charity?

Yes — YMCA Wearside LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059470.