# YMCA West Kent

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 803529
- **Other names:** WEST KENT YMCA, WEST KENT YMCA FURNITURE WAREHOUSE - SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, WORK BASED LEARNING, RE-USE AND RECYCLING, HELPING PEOPLE GET ON THE PROPERTY LADDER, RYDER HOUSE - SUPPORTED HOUSING FOR HOMELESS MEN &amp; WOMEN AGED 16-30, THE HORIZON PROJECT - SUPPORTED VOCATIONAL TRAINING  WWW.HORIZONPROJECT.CO.UK, V4C - Vehicle for Change, YMCA Furniture Stores - SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, WORK BASED LEARNING, RE-USE AND RECYCLING - OF BIKES AND UPCYCLING, HELPING PEOPLE GET ON THE PROPERTY LADDER, YMCA West Kent, YMCA West Kent Limited
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** June 30, 1990
- **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=803529


## Contact

- **Address:** HEAD OFFICE, YMCA West Kent, Tower House, Vale Rise, TONBRIDGE
- **Postcode:** TN9 1TB
- **Phone:** 01892542209
- **Email:** Heatherstevenson@ymcatg.org
- **Website:** WestKentYMCA.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** I) TO FURTHER THE CAUSE AND WORK OF YOUNG MEN&#x27;S ASSOCIATIONS IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND SEEKING 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. II) TO LEAD YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TO FULLNESS OF LIFE IN HIM. III) 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. IV) TO RELIEVE OR ASSIST IN THE RELIEF OF NEED OF PERSONS OF ALL AGES WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS BY REASON OF THEIR SOCIAL, PHYSICAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND UPON TERMS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR MEANS AND IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING, IMPROVING AND MANAGING HOUSES OR HOSTELS THAT PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION. V) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND RELIEVE NEED TO DEVELOP THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPABILITIES OF PERSONS OF ALL AGES BY PROVIDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING, ADVICE AND SUPPORT.

**Activities:** Helping Young People Build Their Future by: Housing Training Outreach Enterprise Support CounsellingSkills for life for work &amp; for livingChristian charity committed to helping:-Young People in need regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ability, faith-Vulnerable adults [learning/physical disability, MH issues]www.WestKentYMCA.org.uk/filmPassion 4 diversity empowering staff &amp; clients

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Kent



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £287021 | £597542 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £1418064 | £1548747 | £2935179 | 50 |
| March 31, 2022 | £2978680 | £1183275 | £3069183 | 44 |
| March 31, 2021 | £1279098 | £1299002 | £1243129 | 38 |



## Trustees

- Heather Stevenson — appointed May 12, 2025
- Matthew Jones — appointed May 8, 2025


