WORCESTER YMCA
Working from our own accommodation centre and accommodation centres of other organisations we provide youth work including the support of young people towards independent living, "move on" accommodation and support for vulnerable adults. There are educational, training, vocational, sports and recreational opportunities available to the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £103,575 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,545,782. Per the trustees' report, adjusted free reserves of £1,069,416 exceed the stated policy target of £254,359 (two months of expenditure). The auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy is to aim to maintain funds in reserves at least sufficient to fund 2 months total Group expenditure, being £254,359”
“The balance owing from the controlling party at 31 March 2025 was £747,962 (2024: £135,218). Transactions between the entities during the year have not been disclosed in accordance with section 33 of FRS 102.” — page 37
“The balance owing to the charity at 31 March 2025 was £439,197 (2024: £313,893). Transactions between the entities during the year have not been disclosed in accordance with section 33 of FRS 102.” — page 37
“The balance owing from the controlling party at 31 March 2025 was £747,962 (2024: £135,218). Transactions between the entities during the year have not been disclosed in accordance with section 33 of FRS 102.” — page 37
“The balance owing to the charity at 31 March 2025 was £439,197 (2024: £313,893). Transactions between the entities during the year have not been disclosed in accordance with section 33 of FRS 102.” — page 37
“The balance owing from the controlling party at 31 March 2025 was £747,962 (2024: £135,218). Transactions between the entities during the year have not been disclosed in accordance with section 33 of FRS 102.” — page 37
“The balance owing to the charity at 31 March 2025 was £439,197 (2024: £313,893). Transactions between the entities during the year have not been disclosed in accordance with section 33 of FRS 102.” — page 37
“At 31 March 2024, the pension deficit for the Charity and the group was £18,773 (2024: £27,622) as shown on the balance sheet.” — page 7
“The Charity has two wholly owned subsidiary undertakings Little Treasures Limited and First Class Nursery (Kidderminster) Limited, which both operate nurseries” — page 3
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- LINDSAY SARTORIchair
- Harvinder Khatkar
- Melanie Braden
- Philip Norman Smiglarski
- Rev Gail Rogers
- Rev Michael Sermon
- Robert John Pearce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £950k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is WORCESTER YMCA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £103,575 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £1,545,782. Per the trustees' report, adjusted free reserves of £1,069,416 exceed the stated policy target of £254,359 (two months of expenditure). The auditors confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
| LANDAID CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £147k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE JOHN APTHORP CHARITY | 1 | £93k |
| THE GREIG TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £22k |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | 1 | £20k |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- WORCESTERSHIRE YMCA LIMITED
- YMCA LONDON CITY AND NORTH
- READING YMCA
- YMCA WEARSIDE LTD
- CHELTENHAM YMCA
- YMCA Cheshire Limited
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORCESTER YMCA | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WORCESTERSHIRE YMCA LIMITED | £4.6m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| YMCA LONDON CITY AND NORTH | £9.5m | £103,490 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| READING YMCA | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YMCA WEARSIDE LTD | £2.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHELTENHAM YMCA | £4.5m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |