YMCA York and East Riding
To provide support for the communities of East Yorkshire especially young people.
Objects
(A) TO UNITE THOSE WHO, REGARDING JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR GOD AND SAVIOUR ACCORDING TO THE HOLY SCRIPTURES, DESIRE TO BE HIS DISCIPLES IN THEIR FAITH, AND TO ASSOCIATE THEIR EFFORTS FOR THE EXTENSION OF HIS KINGDOM(B) TO LEAD YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TO FULLNESS OF LIFE IN HIM(C) TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS AGED 16-30 YEARS WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES(D) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES WITH THE OBJECT OF DEVELOPING THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL OR SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES(E) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE
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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
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.
Who funds YMCA York and East Riding?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YMCA York and East Riding as a grant recipient include THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SCURRAH WAINWRIGHT CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2024 | £20k | Trauma-informed care and activities for homeless young people in Goole |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2023 | £10k | Engaging Young Homeless People in Mental Health Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2021 | £10k | Mobilising Homeless Young People |
| 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 |