# YMCA THAMES GATEWAY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1133269
- **Other names:** ROMFORD YMCA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 11, 2009
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1133269


## Contact

- **Address:** YMCA, RUSH GREEN ROAD, ROMFORD
- **Postcode:** RM7 0PH
- **Phone:** 01708766211
- **Email:** Heatherstevenson@ymcatg.org
- **Website:** www.ymcatg.org



## Activities

**Objects:** A) 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.  B) TO LEAD YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TO FULLNESS OF LIFE IN HIM. C) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. D) 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. E) 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.  F) TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE IN NEED, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES

**Activities:** We focus on young people & help them play an active & fulfilling role within their communities.  We call this a youth minded community approach.We are proud of our Christian heritage & ethos.  Our vision is of an inclusive Christian movement transforming communities so that all young people can belong, contribute & thrive.We provide community-based activities & service to meet local need.

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, LOCAL




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Barking And Dagenham
- Bexley
- Essex
- Greenwich
- Havering
- Kent



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £10155316 | £10265694 | £14804998 | 210 |
| March 31, 2023 | £9540139 | £10238119 | £15051853 | 257 |
| March 31, 2022 | £8219097 | £7051451 | £14600505 | 184 |
| March 31, 2021 | £6509771 | £6877916 | £13504257 | 157 |
| March 31, 2020 | £6330033 | £6502020 | £13556012 | 217 |



## Trustees

- Anthony Garrett — appointed Jan. 26, 2026
- Denis Kinyera — appointed Jan. 26, 2026
- Jason Fielden — appointed June 23, 2025
- Lewis Devonish — appointed Jan. 26, 2026
- Linda Johnston — appointed Jan. 26, 2026
- Marie Mostaeddi — appointed Sept. 2, 2024
- Mark Johnston-Wood — appointed July 22, 2025
- Mark Richard Farrar — appointed Sept. 9, 2021
- Peter John Batt — appointed June 23, 2025