Castleford and District Young Mens Christian Association
Analysis
Castleford and District Young Mens Christian Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Yorkshire. It was registered in March 1975, 51 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Castleford and District Young Mens Christian Association reported income of £44k and spending of £30k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £64k to £44k (-31%), an average of -9.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Castleford and District Young Mens Christian Association sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Harlesden Ummah (£44k), New Era Outreach Ministries Incorporating Trinity House (£44k) and Kamyabi (£44k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Aims to provide a welcome to members themselves in a meeting place which is theirs to share, where friendships can be made and counsel sought. Develop activities which stimulate and challenge its members in an environment that enables them to take responsibility and find a sense of achievement.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Harlesden Ummah | London | £44k |
| New Era Outreach Ministries Incorporating Trinity House | London | £44k |
| Kamyabi | Nottingham | £44k |
| St Albans Action for Homeless | Herts | £44k |