Question 1

What is the mission of THE CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?

Accepted Answer

CENTRAL YMCA IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S OLDEST AND LARGEST CHARITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. WE HELP MAKE LIVES HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND MORE FULFILLED THROUGH A UNIQUE BLEND OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT. ALL OF OUR WORK GOES TOWARDS HELPING TO GIVE PEOPLE ACCESS TO LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES NATIONWIDE THROUGH OUR FOUR OPERATIONS; YMCA TRAINING, YMCA AWARDS, YMCAFIT, AND YMCA CLUB.

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?

Accepted Answer

THE CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £11,731,971 and total expenditure of £17,203,523.

Question 3

How does THE CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 94.5% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 5.5% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is lower than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of THE CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?

Accepted Answer

THE CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION employs 248 staff members and is supported by 60 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 65.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does THE CENTRAL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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