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National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of Ireland Limited

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £1.7M

  • Spending

    £2.1M

Charity no. 105739 Company no. 15660 Date registered. 13/02/2017

Public benefits

Improved educational attainment and social inclusion through ‘non-formal’ education. Reduction in anti social behaviour, improved personal knowledge, health awareness and personal self confidence and control which results in improved life choices. Increased opportunities for volunteering and active citizenship, increased support for community

activities, improved community relations and racial harmony and reduced sectarianism. New opportunities for individuals who have difficulty in the areas of health or addiction, physical or educational disability, those at risk of criminal engagement or other sorts of disadvantage. YMCAs building financial resilience, legal compliance, best practice in their work with the public and in them being governed in an open and transparent manner. Local users can be assured of quality of service global awareness, intercultural learning and improved practice in the areas of peace building, health and education. Support for learning in early years, developmental activities for children, the gaining of leadership skills, engagement in active citizenship, the development of thinking skills, life skills, and employment skills. Reduction of poor health in young people and positive engagement by young people in wider community, school and recreational activities. The work is delivered in local communities by YMCAs with partners who see day to day evidence of the change in behaviours including schools, Councils, Public Health Authorities. Increased family and community activity, increased dialogue across community divides, the training of volunteers and feedback from volunteers, leaders, other stakeholders Improved social activity, increased employability and stable relationships. These outcomes lead to improved life choices and skills of independent living and reduced dependency on others. Strong local YMCAs with agendas that match local needs and strategies that are fit for purpose. No harm arises from any of the purposes. Young people through Ireland aged 0-25, their parents and their local communities there is no private benefit which is more than incidental or necessary.

What your organisation does

The National Council exists with the primary purpose of supporting YMCA work throughout Ireland. It does this by supporting infrastructural needs of local groups including: Governance & Trustee support Workforce Development Shared services - eg payroll, insurance, IT, communications Policy development Networking and Representation within YMCA and

externally locally, nationally & International It also manages a large residential facility - Greenhill YMCA which offers outdoor learning experiences to schools and youth groups.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of religion
  • The advancement of health or the saving of lives
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity
  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Mental health
  • Parents
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Education/training
  • Medical/health/sickness
  • Volunteer development
  • Youth development

This display is a broad summary of the charity’s financial information. For a full understanding of the charity’s finances, the reader should view the PDF accounts and reports under the Documents tab above.

Income

£1.7M

Spending

£2.1M

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2022

Independent examiners report Charity accounts Trustee annual report

Charitable purposes

To provide or assist in the provision of education, for people of all ages and in particular young people, with the object of developing their physical, mental and spiritual capacities. To promote healthy living including emotional, mental and spiritual well being through the provision of information, education and activities. To promote community engagement and citizenship, for young people, their families and other adults for the purpose of family support, community relations and active citizenship. To relieve or assist in the relief of need experienced by people of all ages and in particular young people, who are in conditions of hardship or distress by reason of their social, physical, emotional, spiritual or economic circumstances. To provide support to YMCAs throughout Ireland, to promote partnership with the wider international YMCA Movement, including direct links with the YMCA in the Global South.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name

YMCA Ireland
  • 15 Trustees
  • 52 Employees
  • 50 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • John Peacock, Ymca Greenhill, National Centre, Donard Park, King Street, Newcastle, BT33 0GR

Trustee board

Trustee
Gareth Kirk
Mr David Wiggins
Jade Irwin
Karen Graham
Jonny Currie
Mair Kelly
Mrs Lisa Dunn
Chris Cupples
Michele Taylor
Dean Nutt
Lorna Somers
Mrs Lorraine Boyd
Mr Colin Meikle
Mr Alejandro Lasso
Ms Rhonda Willoughby

Areas of operation

List of regions

  • In Ireland
  • In Northern Ireland
  • Internationally
  • Republic Of Ireland
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