YMCA EXETER COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Registered charity 1162431 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
To develop services that involve and benefit vulnerable young people and their local communities.Previously operating as City of Exeter YMCA Community Projects (250197), from 01 April 2017 all governance and operational structures are now incorporated into YMCA Exeter Community Projects (1162431)For accounts & reports prior to 01 April 2017 see the Charity Commission listing for 250197
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Economic/community Development/employment · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £60,949 for the year, with total income increasing to £669,712. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £139,904 are broadly in line with the stated reserves policy target of £142,800. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £140k; policy: £142,800)
“The free reserves level is broadly in line with the reserves policy.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: City of Exeter YMCA transferred £3,333 to the charity.
“During the year City of Exeter YMCA transferred £3,333 (2024: Nil) to the Charity, being an unused restricted reserve so that it can be spent in the Charity according to the condition of the grant.” — page 33
“At the end of the year £29,748 (2024: £2,157) was owed by the City of Exeter YMCA. An amount of £11,275 (2024: £15,102) was owed from YMCA Centres (South Molton) for funds received on its behalf.” — page 33
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Amounts owed by connected organisations.
“During the year City of Exeter YMCA transferred £3,333 (2024: Nil) to the Charity, being an unused restricted reserve so that it can be spent in the Charity according to the condition of the grant.” — page 33
“At the end of the year £29,748 (2024: £2,157) was owed by the City of Exeter YMCA. An amount of £11,275 (2024: £15,102) was owed from YMCA Centres (South Molton) for funds received on its behalf.” — page 33
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — YMCA Exeter Community Projects (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Devon Community Foundation — “We are extremely grateful to the following Trusts and Foundations for their generosity in supporting us with grant funding for our projects …” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£81k
Reported reserves equal ~3.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (56% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 12.0% of total income — above the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/03/2019) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Received assets from another charity (11/05/2016) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Devon
Income and spending
Common questions
Is YMCA EXETER COMMUNITY PROJECTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £60,949 for the year, with total income increasing to £669,712. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £139,904 are broadly in line with the stated reserves policy target of £142,800. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YMCA EXETER COMMUNITY PROJECTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YMCA EXETER COMMUNITY PROJECTS as a grant recipient include NORTHBROOK COMMUNITY TRUST, THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THE DAVID GIBBONS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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