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YMCA Downslink Group

Hove YMCA, Sussex Central YMCA

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1079570
Status
Registered
Registered
Feb. 28, 2000
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

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

Contact

Activities

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.

Objects: 2.1 The Objects Of The Association Arise From Its Acceptance Of Its Founding Christian Principle, The Paris Basis Of 1855 Incorporated Into The National Statement Of The Aims And Purposes Of The YMCA In England As IT May Be Amended From Time To Time. 2.1.1 Consequently The Association Is Part Of The Worldwide YMCA, A Christian Movement Which Seeks 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. Any Difference Of Opinion On Any Other Matter Shall Not Interfere With The Harmonious Relations Of The YMCA Movement. 2.2 The Association Welcomes, Serves And Works With Persons Of All Religious Faiths And Of None. 2.3 Accordingly The Objects Of The Association Are: 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; And 2.3.5 To Provide Residential Accommodation, Including Social Housing, 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.

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, Surrey, West Sussex

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
March 31, 2025 £16,274,138 £15,927,499 £5,830,604 321
March 31, 2024 £18,455,371 £15,142,605 £5,752,637 369
March 31, 2023 £16,768,318 £20,159,006 £6,360,509 362
March 31, 2022 £16,251,944 £16,399,367 £9,754,060 381
March 31, 2021 £16,203,951 £16,281,635 £9,900,606 391

Trustees

Name Appointed
Frances Mary Beckett (Chair) Oct. 16, 2020
Andrew Newell Jan. 6, 2023
Catherine Holly Parkinson Feb. 26, 2026
Damian Haley Aug. 1, 2024
Gianluca Zucchelli Nov. 2, 2023
Margaret Christine Gairdner Jan. 5, 2024
Michael Chawatama Oct. 18, 2019
Nicholas Claud Le Quesne Mourant Feb. 3, 2023
Paul Anthony Roche Feb. 26, 2026
Simone Button Aug. 1, 2024
Tim David Michaelsen Nov. 2, 2023