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YMCA West Kent

Also known as: West Kent YMCA, West Kent YMCA Furniture Warehouse - Social Enterprise, Work Based Learning, Re-Use and Recycling, Helping People Get on the Property Ladder, Ryder House - Supported Housing for Homeless Men & Women Aged 16-30, The Horizon Project - Supported Vocational Training Www.horizonproject.co.uk, V4C - Vehicle for Change, YMCA Furniture Stores - Social Enterprise, Work Based Learning, Re-Use and Recycling - of Bikes and Upcycling, Helping People Get on the Property Ladder, YMCA West Kent Limited

Helping Young People Build Their Future by: Housing Training Outreach Enterprise Support CounsellingSkills for life for work & for livingChristian charity committed to helping:-Young People in need regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ability, faith-Vulnerable adults [learning/physical disability, MH issues]www.WestKentYMCA.org.uk/filmPassion 4 diversity empowering staff & clients

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Activities & Mission

Helping Young People Build Their Future by: Housing Training Outreach Enterprise Support CounsellingSkills for life for work & for livingChristian charity committed to helping:-Young People in need regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ability, faith-Vulnerable adults [learning/physical disability, MH issues]www.WestKentYMCA.org.uk/filmPassion 4 diversity empowering staff & clients

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£0
Latest Expenditure
£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £309,126
Charitable Activities £1,084,953
Other Trading £2,034
Investments £21,951
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,548,642
Raising Funds £105
Governance £30,624
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.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£287,021
£597,5420 / 0
2023
£1,418,068
£1,548,747£1,548,642£2,935,179£2,888,85950 / 0
2022
£2,987,680
£1,183,275£1,182,992£3,069,183£389,33944 / 14
2021
£1,279,098
£1,299,002£1,094,740£1,243,129£236,37138 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about YMCA West Kent

What does YMCA West Kent do?

Helping Young People Build Their Future by: Housing Training Outreach Enterprise Support CounsellingSkills for life for work & for livingChristian charity committed to helping:-Young People in need regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ability, faith-Vulnerable adults [learning/physical disability, MH issues]www.WestKentYMCA.org.uk/filmPassion 4 diversity empowering staff & clients

How much income did YMCA West Kent report in 2024?

YMCA West Kent reported total income of £287k and reported expenditure of £598k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was YMCA West Kent registered as a charity?

YMCA West Kent was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 1990 as charity number 803529. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs YMCA West Kent?

YMCA West Kent is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does YMCA West Kent operate?

YMCA West Kent operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is YMCA West Kent a registered charity?

Yes — YMCA West Kent is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803529.

Details

Address
HEAD OFFICE
YMCA West Kent
Tower House
Vale Rise
TONBRIDGE
TN9 1TB
Registration Date
30 June 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
803529
Charity Number
803529

Trustees

Heather Stevenson
Matthew Jones
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • West Kent YMCA
  • West Kent YMCA Furniture Warehouse - Social Enterprise, Work Based Learning, Re-Use and Recycling, Helping People Get on the Property Ladder
  • Ryder House - Supported Housing for Homeless Men & Women Aged 16-30
  • The Horizon Project - Supported Vocational Training Www.horizonproject.co.uk
  • V4C - Vehicle for Change
  • West Kent YMCA
  • YMCA Furniture Stores - Social Enterprise, Work Based Learning, Re-Use and Recycling - of Bikes and Upcycling, Helping People Get on the Property Ladder
  • YMCA West Kent
  • YMCA West Kent Limited

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