YMCA Walsall
Registered charity 1061084 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FIRST BASE WALSALL
As a subsidiary of YMCA Black Country Group, the vision is of an inclusive Christian Movement, transforming communities, so that all young people truly belong, contribute and thrive. We fulfil this vision through supported housing for homeless young people in areas of deprivation and healthy living services which promote well being and community learning activities.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Accommodation/housing · Religious Activities · Economic/community Development/employment · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £122,440 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus of £19,259 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds totalled £242,830, which the board considers sufficient to provide reassurance of financial stability and continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Accounts audited by WR Partners. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~2.3 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Dudley · Sandwell · Staffordshire · Walsall · Wolverhampton
Income and spending
Common questions
Is YMCA Walsall financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £122,440 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus of £19,259 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds totalled £242,830, which the board considers sufficient to provide reassurance of financial stability and continue activities in the event of a significant drop in funding. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by WR Partners.
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