HASTINGS & ROTHER YMCA
Registered charity 305243 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HASTINGS AND ROTHER YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, HASTINGS YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, Y Centre, YMCA
Hastings & Rother YMCA opened in its present building in 1970 and a third generation of local people use its services. Over 850 children, young people & families come to its sports and activities each week. It offers roller skating and a wide range of sporting activities. Their youth offer includes, youth clubs and training in many forms. The well-respected Jigsaw Nursery is accommodated here too.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Amateur Sport · Economic/community Development/employment · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £53,829 for the year, increasing total unrestricted funds to £312,978. The trustees confirm the charity is solvent with adequate resources to continue operations, noting that reserves are maintained at a level sufficient to meet financial obligations for six months. The charity holds tangible fixed assets valued at £229,233 and has reduced its long-term secured liabilities from £10,330 to £6,048.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £313k)
“The charity has had enough cash on reserve to enable it to meet its financial obligations for 6 months. Reserves are kept to this level so any surplus can ensure a maximum spend on maintenance and charitable activities.” — page 5
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 — Y Centre Hastings (matched by registered charity number).
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- JUDITH MONKchair
- CHRISTOPHER MONK
- MR WES JEFFERIES
- SHIRLEY HAWKE
- SHIRLEY HAZELDEN
- VIVIENNE BOND
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: East Sussex
Income and spending
Common questions
Is HASTINGS & ROTHER YMCA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £53,829 for the year, increasing total unrestricted funds to £312,978. The trustees confirm the charity is solvent with adequate resources to continue operations, noting that reserves are maintained at a level sufficient to meet financial obligations for six months. The charity holds tangible fixed assets valued at £229,233 and has reduced its long-term secured liabilities from £10,330 to £6,048. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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