Finance Score: 1

Governance Score: -2

Support Score: 5

Reasonable growth: +1

No conflicts policy: -1
Only 4 Trustees: -1

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 4

YMCA TAUNTON

Bringing meaningful change to children, families and the community by developing innovative, inclusive, community-based solutions to social issues. Delivering the resources our community needs, particularly youth-minded but serving all ages; providing community activities, services and practical support which meet local needs, empowering all to reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There has been reasonable growth in spending over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
There have been no income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

This charity does not have a Conflict of Interests policy
There are only 4 trustees

Established: 11 years

www.ymcataunton.co.uk

ymcataunton@btconnect.com

01823274667

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/08/22		£514	£508	£6	£0	£390	£277	6.5	14	19
31/08/21		£312	£275	£36	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	19
31/08/20		£355	£344	£11	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	10
31/08/19		£311	£307	£4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	10
31/08/18		£319	£287	£32	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	6
31/08/17	*	£263	£235	£27	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/08/16		£452	£179	£272	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/08/15		£0	£0	£0	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
31/08/14		£0	£0	£0	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 29%
Liabilities/Income: 32%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 71%
Reserves/Spending: 6.5 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 7 months
Quick Ratio: 2.8

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Listed activities

Amateur Sport
Arts/Culture/Heritage/Science
Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
General Charitable Purposes
Other Charitable Purposes
Recreation
Religious Activities
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

How it operates

Other charitable activities
Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides buildings/facilities/open space
Provides services

Where it operates

Somerset,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Elderly/Old People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
People With Disabilities
The General Public/Mankind

Who works here?

14 employees
19 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Somerset Community Foundation	£12,916
National Lottery Community Fund	£10,000
Sport England	£7,466
Co-Operative Group	£2,577

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Somerset Community Foundation - Contribution towards the overheads of a youth service, which have risen due to the cost-of-living crisis
£5,000	31/01/2023	Grant to YMCA Taunton
National Lottery Community Fund - Reconnections
£10,000	01/07/2022	The organisation will upgrade the main electrics and associated works in their community building to meet current electrical and fire regulations which will help them to run the activities of the ....more The organisation will upgrade the main electrics and associated works in their community building to meet current electrical and fire regulations which will help them to run the activities of the YMCA supporting local groups and people within the wider community.
Somerset Community Foundation - Youth and sport activities to address antisocial behaviour
£2,000	23/12/2021	Youth and sport activities to address antisocial behaviour
Co-Operative Group - Grant to YMCA Taunton
£2,577	23/10/2021	Our aim is to provide a safe space for young people to get off the streets, enjoy various activities and gain skills; while accessing support for mental health, substance abuse and sexual health.
Sport England - Covid Return to Play
£7,466	21/07/2021 108	Funding under Sport England's Return to Play - Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Covid Return to Play. This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports
Somerset Community Foundation - COVID19 Food parcels for young families on low incomes
£816	08/02/2021	Food parcels for young families on low incomes
Somerset Community Foundation - COVID19 Safe space and activities to support the physical and mental well-being of children and young people
£1,700	19/01/2021	Safe space and activities to support the physical and mental well-being of children and young people
Somerset Community Foundation - COVID19 Support for families in deprived areas
£1,600	06/05/2020	Support for families in deprived areas during coronavirus
Somerset Community Foundation - COVID19 Virtual youth work in Taunton
£1,800	31/03/2020	Virtual youth work and community meals
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£23,883	01/04/2019	.
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£23,883	01/04/2019	.
National Lottery Community Fund - Community Survey- Have your say
£9,588	02/07/2018 12	The funding will be used to deliver a range of activities. The project aims to address issues surrounding social isolation and improve levels of wellbeing.
Somerset Community Foundation - Neveah (as chosen by the youth – Heaven backwards)
£4,833	07/12/2017 11	Youth volunteering project to establish a community cafe
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£23,883	21/04/2017	[Placeholder]
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£23,883	21/04/2017	The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of ....more The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of the open access youth provision, through a £1m evaluation
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£23,883	21/04/2017	The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of ....more The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of the open access youth provision, through a £1m evaluation
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£17,913	21/04/2017	The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of ....more The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of the open access youth provision, through a £1m evaluation.
DCMS - Youth Investment Fund
£17,913	21/04/2017	The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of ....more The Youth Investment Fund aims to expand, create and strengthen the sustainability of open-access youth services in six disadvantaged regions in the country. It will also expand the evidence base of the open access youth provision, through a £1m evaluation.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (4)

Current Trustees appointed

DR ANNA LOUISE WINCH Appointed: 2023

DR NICHOLAS MARK LOW (Chair) Appointed: 2016

GARI CHARLES LE PIQUET Appointed: 2023

ZARA MICHELLE COULSON Appointed: 2021

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 25/06/2013, number: 1152585

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Other Regulators

Ofsted (Office For Standards In Education)

Policies in force

Complaints handling
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Filing Record

9 returns made; AR17: 11 days late,

Main office

YMCA
LISIEUX WAY
TAUNTON
TA1 2LB

Objectives

1) TO UNITE THOSE WHO, REGARDING JESUS CHRIST AS THEIR GOD AND SAVIOUR ACCORDING TO THE HOLY SCRIPTURES, DESIRE TO BE HIS DISCIPLES IN THEIR FAITH AND IN THEIR LIFE, AND TO ASSOCIATE THEIR EFFORTS FOR THE EXTENSION OF HIS KINGDOM.2) TO LEAD YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TO FULLNESS OF LIFE IN HIM.3) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.4) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES WITH THE OBJECT OF DEVELOPING THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES.5) TO RELIEVE OR ASSIST IN THE RELIEF OF PERSONS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES.6) TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES.

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