What is the financial size of YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP?

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £16,274,138 and total expenditure of £15,927,499.

How does YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 98.7% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 1.3% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.2%).

What is the workforce structure of YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP?

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP employs 321 staff members and is supported by 33 volunteers.

Does YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 27.1% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP pay its trustees?

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

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YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

#1079570

Charitable company•Major•Registered

www.ymcadlg.org

Primary objectives include the provision of accomodation, support, advice and therapeutic services, education and training, apprenticeships, leisure and recreational activities, particularly for young people and those who are disadvantaged.

Registered address

YMCA Downslink Group, Reed HOUSE, 47 Church Road, HOVE, BN3 2BE

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£16,274,138

Expenditure

All activities

£15,927,499

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£309,009

Total Assets

Gross assets

£28,207,797

Working Capital

Liquidity

£643,990

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

0.2 months

Median: 3.6 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-11.8%

Median: 8.2%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

98.7%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

100.1%

Median: 87.1%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

77.0x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

9.1%

Median: 13.4%Around typical

Self-Generated Income

96.7%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

0.0%

Median: 8.7%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

98.7%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

77.0%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

1.8%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

79.3%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

0.2 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

3.3%

Government Reliance

% of income

27.1%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 10014

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-11.8%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

0.0%

Volatility

Stable

9.1%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

321

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.1:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£50,698

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

3.1%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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