# NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG MEN&#x27;S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS (INCORPORATED)

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 212810
- **Other names:** YMCA ENGLAND, YMCA England and Wales
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [00073749](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00073749)
- **Registered:** Sept. 24, 1962
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=212810


## Contact

- **Address:** YMCA England and Wales, Welken House, 10-11 Charterhouse Square, LONDON
- **Postcode:** EC1M 6EH
- **Phone:** 020 7186 9500
- **Email:** companysecretary@ymca.org.uk
- **Website:** https://www.ymca.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** “Objects2. The objects of the Council 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 and Wales as it may be amended from time to time.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.3. Accordingly the Council’s objects are: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;3.2 To further the cause and work of Young Men’s Christian Associations in all parts of the world;3.3 To support, represent and develop the work of Young Men’s Christian Associations in England and Wales;3.4 To provide and promote 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;3.5 To provide and promote education for people of all ages and in particular young people, with the object of developing their physical, mental or spiritual capacities;3.6 To relieve and promote 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; and3.7 To provide and promote the provision of 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.”

**Activities:** YMCA England &amp; Wales supports and represents YMCAs all over England and Wales, helping them transform communities so that all young peoply truly belong, contribute and thrive.By working with YMCAs that understand local issues, the YMCA Movement in England &amp; Wales meets the real needs of young people, supporting them in a way which is nationally significant but locally relevant.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** WORLDWIDE.
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Roy Langley O&#x27;Shaughnessy** | Chair | July 5, 2023 |
| Alan Ross Hendry |  | Dec. 4, 2019 |
| Alex Elizabeth Taylor |  | Dec. 8, 2022 |
| Christopher John Stern |  | Dec. 3, 2020 |
| Gillian Helen Sewell |  | Dec. 4, 2019 |
| Jonathan Robert Rowe |  | Dec. 4, 2019 |
| PETER CHARLES EDWARD CALDERBANK |  | Feb. 1, 2018 |



## Linked charities

- THE JAMES PORTER YMCA CHARITY (212810-1)
- DUNFORD HOUSE (212810-2)
- THE DOUGLAS WOOD CHARITY (212810-3)
- THE YMCA MOVEMENT TRUST FUND (212810-4)
- FAIRTHORNE MANOR (212810-5)
- Y CARE INTERNATIONAL (212810-6)
- ROCHESTER YMCA TRUST FUND (212810-7)



