YMCA York and East Riding
To provide support for the communities of East Yorkshire especially young people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £28,198 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a reduction of total reserves from £108,034 to £79,836. The trustees note that reserves remain above their stated policy target of three months' expenditure, although they intend to manage the reserves down over time. The charity relies on a parental guarantee from YMCA Robin Hood Group and has significant related party balances with that entity.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have established that going forward a reserve policy of maintenance of funds to cover three months expenditure would be appropriate as a minimum.” — page 8
“During the year, YMCA Robin Hood Group, a related charity through common management, paid for expenses on behalf of YMCA York and East Riding totalling £nil (2024 - £3,852). At the year end, a balance of £57,191 (2024 - £5,253) was owed to YMCA Robin Hood Group.” — page 20
“The company also hold a £50,000 (2024 - £50,000) bond investment in YMCA Robin Hood Group. In the year ended 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024 the company waived all interest payments due to it in respect of the bond.” — page 20
“During the year, YMCA Robin Hood Group, a related charity through common management, paid for expenses on behalf of YMCA York and East Riding totalling £nil (2024 - £3,852). At the year end, a balance of £57,191 (2024 - £5,253) was owed to YMCA Robin Hood Group.” — page 20
“The company also hold a £50,000 (2024 - £50,000) bond investment in YMCA Robin Hood Group. In the year ended 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024 the company waived all interest payments due to it in respect of the bond.” — page 20
Trustees
- CRAIG HENRY BERENSchair
- Roger Wiliiam Wakefield
- Todd Ashley Cauthorn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £76k | £104k |
| 31/03/2024 | £5k | £4k |
| 31/03/2023 | £45k | £2k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £128 |
| 31/03/2021 | £13 | £2k |
Common questions
Is YMCA York and East Riding financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit of £28,198 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a reduction of total reserves from £108,034 to £79,836. The trustees note that reserves remain above their stated policy target of three months' expenditure, although they intend to manage the reserves down over time. The charity relies on a parental guarantee from YMCA Robin Hood Group and has significant related party balances with that entity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2023 | £10k | Engaging Young Homeless People in Mental Health Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2019 | £10k | Outdoor Education for Homeless Young People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/05/2018 | £10k | Sailing into Lifeskills |