YMCA ESSEX
We plan and run a programme of childcare & informal youth groups for different ages, both in & around the YMCA, including Family Support.We deliver quality training programmes for young people, including Focus Groups and Young Carers.We also run a nursery & manage Breakfast Clubs & Out of School Clubs at 8 locations.At our Colchester site we provide accommodation for up to 44 young people
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of unrestricted general funds of £90,818 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total net assets increasing to £1,389,327. The Trustees note that the financial position is particularly dependent on the level of take-up of income-generating services, such as childcare and housing, to maintain capacity and support charitable youth work. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments of between £70,000 and £80,000 (2024:1)” — page 25
“One employee received emoluments of between £70,000 and £80,000 (2024:1)” — page 25
“The Trustees believe that the minimum level of accessible bank balances should be the equivalent of three months’ essential operating costs calculated and reviewed annually. As at the end of March 2025, the general fund stood at £264,341.” — page 11
“During the year YMCA Essex paid rent totalling £128,181 (2024: £119,625) to Blackburn YMCA, under a Housing Management Contract, for the use of premises in Colchester, owned by Blackburn YMCA. The Chief Executive of YMCA Essex is a member of the board of trustees of Blackburn YMCA.” — page 29
“The Company has capitalised the pension deficit liability and these accounts include a provision of £67,727 (2024: £80,484 which represents approximately 4 remaining years.” — page 28
“We have established a trading company, ‘YMCA Essex (Trading) Ltd' [company number 03041709}. The trading company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the charity” — page 4
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Ben Gibbons — Head of Childcare and Youth
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/10/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (07/12/2016)
Trustees
- Ashley Miller-Bryant
- Dr Dulcie Faure Walker
- John Blair
- MOJI FASANYA
- Michael David Langley BROMFIELD
- Michael Timothy MINTA
- Nayana Moore
- Nicola Tandy
- Paulina Newman
- Rakesh Krishnan
- Tessa Patricia Bartlett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.1m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is YMCA ESSEX financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of unrestricted general funds of £90,818 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total net assets increasing to £1,389,327. The Trustees note that the financial position is particularly dependent on the level of take-up of income-generating services, such as childcare and housing, to maintain capacity and support charitable youth work. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by THP Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of YMCA ESSEX earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds YMCA ESSEX?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YMCA ESSEX as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SPRINGFIELD, DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SPRINGFIELD, DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SPRINGFIELD, DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SPRINGFIELD, DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD | FY2022 | £2k | Charitable giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SPRINGFIELD, DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD | FY2023 | £25 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 2 | £31k |
| Community Foundation for Staffordshire and Shropshire | 1 | £146k |
| THE GREIG TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| LANDAID CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £25k |
| HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| HOPESTEAD | 1 | £19k |
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
Charities like this
- YMCA Cheshire Limited
- CHELTENHAM YMCA
- YMCA LONDON CITY AND NORTH
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YMCA
- YMCA TRINITY GROUP
- YMCA NORFOLK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA ESSEX | £2.1m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| YMCA Cheshire Limited | £3.7m | £70,045 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHELTENHAM YMCA | £4.5m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YMCA LONDON CITY AND NORTH | £9.5m | £103,490 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YMCA | £534k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YMCA TRINITY GROUP | £12.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |