Finance Score: 1

Governance Score: 9

Support Score: 6

Reasonable growth: +1
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +6

Overall GiG Score: 16

YMCA EXETER COMMUNITY PROJECTS

To develop services that involve and benefit vulnerable young people and their local communities.Previously operating as City of Exeter YMCA Community Projects (250197), from 01 April 2017 all governance and operational structures are now incorporated into YMCA Exeter Community Projects (1162431)For accounts & reports prior to 01 April 2017 see the Charity Commission listing for 250197

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 material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data

Established: 9 years

http://www.ymcaexeter.org.uk/

office@ymcaexeter.org.uk

01392410530

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23	£456	£500	£-44	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	11
31/03/22	£363	£423	£-59	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	7
31/03/21	£424	£344	£80	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1
31/03/20	£285	£268	£17	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	12
31/03/19	£280	£271	£8	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	69
31/03/18	£305	£338	£-33	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/17	£0	£0	£0	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
31/03/16	£0	£0	£0	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0

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Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000

Listed activities

Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
Other Charitable Purposes
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides services

Where it operates

Devon,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
Other Defined Groups

Who works here?

Unknown number of employees
11 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.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - Community Urban Forest School
£10,000	23/06/2023	Funding will be used to run forest school activities woodworking sessions and community events at the local Jubilee garden. This project aims to provide social and therapeutic activities for young ....more Funding will be used to run forest school activities woodworking sessions and community events at the local Jubilee garden. This project aims to provide social and therapeutic activities for young people young parents and families in an area lacking accessible green spaces.
Devon Community Foundation - Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
£5,000	04/04/2023	Request for funding towards the cost of clinical supervision.
Devon Community Foundation - Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
£5,000	03/04/2023	Funding for an extension to deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to an extended age range.
Devon Community Foundation - Wellbeing Exeter - Community Connectors
£16,114	03/01/2023	Employment of Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner.
Devon Community Foundation - Wellbeing Exeter - Community Connectors
£13,874	06/10/2022	COMMUNITY CONNECTORS: GP SURGERIES ACROSS THE CITY CAN INTRODUCE A PERSON THEY BELIEVE WOULD BENEFIT FROM BEING BETTER CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY TO A COMMUNITY CONNECTOR. CONNECTORS TAKE TIME TO ....more COMMUNITY CONNECTORS: GP SURGERIES ACROSS THE CITY CAN INTRODUCE A PERSON THEY BELIEVE WOULD BENEFIT FROM BEING BETTER CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY TO A COMMUNITY CONNECTOR. CONNECTORS TAKE TIME TO LISTEN TO INDIVIDUALS, AND TO BUILD A HOLISTIC PICTURE OF WHAT A GOOD LIFE MEANS TO THEM. THEY THEN WORK TOGETHER TO DECIDE HOW TO MOVE TOWARDS THEIR GOALS, DRAWING ON THE FIVE WAYS TO WELLBEING, TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUAL AND SUSTAINABLE ACTION PLAN.
Devon Community Foundation - Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
£8,000	10/07/2022	Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
National Lottery Community Fund - Jubilee Joyfest : Food Fellowship and Family
£10,000	08/04/2022	The funding will be used to run a series of Jubilee celebratory events throughout 2022 at the Jubilee Garden in Exwick Exeter. The project will start with the formal re-opening of the Jubilee Garden ....more The funding will be used to run a series of Jubilee celebratory events throughout 2022 at the Jubilee Garden in Exwick Exeter. The project will start with the formal re-opening of the Jubilee Garden in mid-June. Other activities will include a Lads and Dads Summer Festival Harvest Festival Halloween bonfire night and culminating in a Community Carol Service. The celebrations will include facilitating and running ‘healthy cooking’ workshops and the garden will incorporate an outdoor kitchen a feasting table and engraved benches. The project aims to enable the community to have a focus and bring them together for numerous events that will celebrate the Jubilee and the garden.
Devon Community Foundation - CBT therapy for Children and Young People
£5,000	09/03/2022	Funding to expand both the outreach and intensity of our CBT support for children and young people, focussing on addressing early intervention regarding self-harm or suicidal thoughts and actions.
Devon Community Foundation - Children and Young Peoples’ Wellbeing interventions post-Covid-19
£9,676	26/07/2021 6	Employment of Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner.
National Lottery Community Fund - Children and young peoples’ Wellbeing interventions post-Covid-19
£10,000	09/07/2021	The funding will be used to continue to employ a 'Wellbeing Practitioner' to deliver therapeutic interventions to young people aged 5-18 who are experiencing moderate anxiety low mood and behavioral ....more The funding will be used to continue to employ a 'Wellbeing Practitioner' to deliver therapeutic interventions to young people aged 5-18 who are experiencing moderate anxiety low mood and behavioral difficulties.
Devon Community Foundation - Wellbeing Exeter - Community Connectors
£14,198	05/12/2020 2	COMMUNITY CONNECTORS: GP SURGERIES ACROSS THE CITY CAN INTRODUCE A PERSON THEY BELIEVE WOULD BENEFIT FROM BEING BETTER CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY TO A COMMUNITY CONNECTOR. CONNECTORS TAKE TIME TO ....more COMMUNITY CONNECTORS: GP SURGERIES ACROSS THE CITY CAN INTRODUCE A PERSON THEY BELIEVE WOULD BENEFIT FROM BEING BETTER CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY TO A COMMUNITY CONNECTOR. CONNECTORS TAKE TIME TO LISTEN TO INDIVIDUALS, AND TO BUILD A HOLISTIC PICTURE OF WHAT A GOOD LIFE MEANS TO THEM. THEY THEN WORK TOGETHER TO DECIDE HOW TO MOVE TOWARDS THEIR GOALS, DRAWING ON THE FIVE WAYS TO WELLBEING, TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUAL AND SUSTAINABLE ACTION PLAN.
Devon Community Foundation - COVID19 Core Cost Support
£5,000	08/09/2020	Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
Devon Community Foundation - COVID19 relief support for teenagers in East Devon
£1,363	16/07/2020 1	Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
Devon Community Foundation - Wellbeing Exeter - Community Connectors
£14,198	02/07/2020 4	Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
Devon Community Foundation - COVID19 relief support for children and young families
£1,240	12/05/2020	Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
National Lottery Community Fund - Building, Belonging, Becoming
£9,464	27/03/2020 12	The project will expand youth club provision, and implement mental health and wellbeing, and healthy relationships programmes. This will enable young people to develop positive friendships, reduce ....more The project will expand youth club provision, and implement mental health and wellbeing, and healthy relationships programmes. This will enable young people to develop positive friendships, reduce anxiety and improve wellbeing.
Devon Community Foundation - Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
£7,741	10/12/2019	Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
Devon Community Foundation - Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
£7,741	10/12/2019 3	Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
Devon Community Foundation - Grant to City of Exeter YMCA
£5,161	16/07/2019	Wellbeing Exeter - delivery of Community Connectors (initially 1 FTE). To start from 1st August 2019.
Co-Op Foundation - Co-design offer
£9,850	20/12/2018	Delivering a series of fun and team building activities to young people who will develop enterprise ideas.
Co-Op Foundation - Youth Community Spaces offer
£9,980	20/12/2018	Refurbishing a community space in a residential project
DCMS - Building Connections Fund - Codesign
£9,850	20/12/2018	Delivering a series of fun and team building activities to young people who will develop enterprise ideas.
DCMS - Building Connections Fund - Community Spaces
£9,980	20/12/2018	Refurbishing a community space in a residential project
National Lottery Community Fund - YMCA Exeter Rural Youth Service
£9,685	24/01/2018 12	The funding will be used to run youth clubs for people living in rural areas, allowing them to take part in activities to improve their confidence and social skills. The project aims to encourage ....more The funding will be used to run youth clubs for people living in rural areas, allowing them to take part in activities to improve their confidence and social skills. The project aims to encourage them to engage positively with the local community.
Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
£5,000	13/11/2017	YMCA Exeter Work Experience and Enterprise Project

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How is it governed?

Trustees (11)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 29-66

DR JONATHAN SNICKER Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Consultant, Other trusteeship: CITY OF EXETER YMCA,

DR JEAN CLAUDE KATTE Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Postdoctoral Researcher, Other trusteeship: CITY OF EXETER YMCA,

EMMA WHITE Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Chartered Surveyor, Other trusteeships: NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS (INCORPORATED), CITY OF EXETER YMCA, YMCA CENTRES (SOUTH MOLTON),

LOUISE BEATRICE GLANVILLE Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Office Head, Other trusteeships: ST WILFRID'S TRUST, CITY OF EXETER YMCA,

LUCY HERRING Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Educational Advisor, Other trusteeships: CITY OF EXETER YMCA, YMCA CENTRES (SOUTH MOLTON),

PAUL REISBACH (Chair) Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Consultant Project Manager, Other trusteeships: THE SOUTH WEST YMCA TRUST FUND, CITY OF EXETER YMCA, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN - DEVON,

PAUL JOHN LAMBDIN Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Solicitor, Other trusteeship: CITY OF EXETER YMCA,

RITA TRACEY NARDONE Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Company Director, Other trusteeships: CITY OF EXETER YMCA, YMCA CENTRES (SOUTH MOLTON),

SARA TRAYNOR Appointed: 2019, Occupation: Executive Coach, Other trusteeships: CITY OF EXETER YMCA, YMCA CENTRES (SOUTH MOLTON),

TOM MORRISH Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Solicitor, Other trusteeship: CITY OF EXETER YMCA,

WILLIAM THOMAS MCDERMID Appointed: 2017, Occupation: Chartered Accountant, Other trusteeships: CITY OF EXETER YMCA, YMCA CENTRES (SOUTH MOLTON),

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 26/06/2015, number: 1162431
Registered at Companies House on 12/02/2015, number: 09437425

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Event History

11/05/2016 - Asset transfer in from SOUTH MOLTON AND DISTRICT YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
14/03/2019 - Asset transfer in from CITY OF EXETER YMCA COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

8 returns made; all on time

Main office

YMCA Exeter Community Projects
39/41 St. Davids Hill
EXETER
EX4 4DA

Objectives

2.3.1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, INCLUDING BY:(A) PROMOTING A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT INSPIRED AND MOTIVATED BY THE LIFE, EXAMPLE AND TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST, WHERE PEOPLE OF FAITH AND PEOPLE OF NONE CAN WORK TOGETHER FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF COMMUNITIES; AND(B) ENABLING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND IN PARTICULAR YOUNG PEOPLE, TO FLOURISH THROUGH EXPERIENCING AND RESPONDING TO THE LOVE OF GOD DEMONSTRATED BY THE LIFE, EXAMPLE AND TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST;2.3.2 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;2.3.3 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 OR SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES;2.3.4 TO RELIEVE OR ASSIST IN THE RELIEF OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND IN PARTICULAR YOUNG PEOPLE, WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES; AND2.3.5 TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND IN PARTICULAR YOUNG PEOPLE, WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES.

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