Young Men's Christian Association, Port Talbot Branch
Analysis
Young Men's Christian Association, Port Talbot Branch is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Port Talbot. It was registered in January 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, accommodation/housing and religious activities, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Young Men's Christian Association, Port Talbot Branch reported income of £316k and spending of £286k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £443k to £316k (-29%), an average of -8.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Young Men's Christian Association, Port Talbot Branch sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hinckley Homeless Group (£315k), Glover's Trust (£317k) and Eltham United Charities (£313k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
YMCA has a homeless hostel for young men aged 16-35 with ongoing support. We also provide a centre based community centre which offers a range of facilities which includes a computer suite, climbing wall, gym facilities and training rooms. YMCA Port Talbot offers a range of services which includes education/training, sporting, health/fitness and cultural activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hinckley Homeless Group | Hinckley | £315k |
| Glover's Trust | Sutton Coldfield | £317k |
| Eltham United Charities | London | £313k |
| Nicholas Chamberlaine's Hospital and Sermon | Warwickshire | £322k |