YMCA Black Country Group
Analysis
YMCA Black Country Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wolverhampton. It was registered in April 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04116412). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, YMCA Black Country Group reported income of £12.8m and spending of £10.6m, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £6.8m to £12.8m (+89%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, YMCA Black Country Group sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The British Asian Trust (£12.5m), Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle (£12.9m) and Tree Aid (£12.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 55% and donations and legacies 19%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £2.6m would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 219 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 19%
- Charitable activities 55%
- Investments 0.7%
- Other 26%
In the charity's own words
The YMCA's vision is of an inclusive Christian Movement, transforming communities, so that all young people truely belong contribute and thrive. We fulfill this vision through supported housing for homeless young people, family support & childcare services in areas of deprivation, physical activity and healthy living services which promote well being, and community learning activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The British Asian Trust | Kent | £12.5m |
| Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £12.9m |
| Tree Aid | Bristol | £12.5m |
| Caring for Communities and People | Cheltenham | £13.0m |