BOLTON YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Our main activities :youth and community work, play and children's work, health sports and fitness, Youth Cafe, detached youth work. personal and social development for people who are disadvantaged by poverty, disability, health issues, young offenders, members of minority community groups enabling them to develop and make a positive contribution to the community in which they live.,
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £22,370 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £21,423. The trustees acknowledge that this level of unrestricted funds is below their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure and that the charity does not have sufficient free reserves for investment. Additionally, the going concern basis relies on financial support from the parent charity, Blackburn YMCA, due to uncertainties regarding ongoing boiler repair costs.
What the accounts disclose
“This level of reserves has not been maintained throughout the year. The charity has not been able to maintain this level of funds in the current or prior year.”
“the trustee is aware of uncertainties which may cause doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern without the support of Blackburn YMCA.” — page 16
“During the year freehold property was transfered from Bolton to Blackburn with a value £24,174. Blackburn YMCA is the sole corporate trustee of Bolton Young Men's Christian Association.” — page 28
Trustees
- Aaron James Flemonschair
- Blackburn YMCA
- Graham Richard Sebastian Oatridge
- Janine Browne
- Lorraine Prentice
- Mark Pattinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £336k | £314k |
| 31/03/2024 | £240k | £246k |
| 31/03/2023 | £219k | £256k |
| 31/03/2022 | £227k | £292k |
| 31/03/2021 | £340k | £998k |
Common questions
Is BOLTON YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £22,370 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £21,423. The trustees acknowledge that this level of unrestricted funds is below their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure and that the charity does not have sufficient free reserves for investment. Additionally, the going concern basis relies on financial support from the parent charity, Blackburn YMCA, due to uncertainties regarding ongoing boiler repair costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Champion Accountants LLP.
Who funds BOLTON YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOLTON YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION as a grant recipient include BOLTON TOGETHER.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLTON TOGETHER | FY2023 | £46k | |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | FY2022 | £39k | |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2006 | £5k | Bodywise |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2004 | £5k | Basement refurbishment |