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Paisley YMCA

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC017206
Status
Active
Registered
May 8, 1948
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
39 High Street
Paisley
PA1 2AF

Contact

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of religion','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of public participation in sport'

The YMCA aims to provide a welcome to members for themselves, in a meeting place which is theirs to share, where friendships can be made and counsel sought. develop activities which stimulate and challenge its members in an environment that enables them to take responsibility and find a sense of achievement. involve all members in care and work for others. create opportunities for exchanging views, so that its Members can improve their understanding of the world, of themselves and of one another. and promote events by which aims, purposes and programme may be furthered, in keeping with the constitution as amended from time to time. It achieves this by promoting opportunities for development of individuals through participation in the wider YMCA family events and where possible, develop/pursue responses to the unmet needs of young people in Renfrewshire and the wider community.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people'

Objectives: The Young Men's Christian Association is a Christian Movement. At its centre are Christians who, regarding Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, desire to share their faith with others and make Him known, believed, trusted, loved, served and exemplified in all human relationships. It welcomes into its fellowship persons of other religious faiths and of none Accordingly, the YMCA stands for: • A world-wide fellowship based on the equal value of all persons. • Respect and freedom for all. • Tolerance and understanding between people of different opinions. • Active concern for the needs of the community, and • United efforts by Christians of difference traditions. The YMCA aims to- • provide a welcome to members for themselves, in a meeting place which is theirs to share, where friendships can be made and counsel sought. • develop activities which stimulate and challenge its members in an environment that enables them to take responsibility and find a sense of achievement. • involve all members in care and work for others. • create opportunities for exchanging views, so that its Members can improve their understanding of the world, of themselves and of one another. and • promote' events by which aims, purposes and programme may be furthered, in keeping with the Constitution of The National Council as amended from time to time.

Geography

Main operating location
Renfrewshire
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £122,224 £246,966 5
March 31, 2024 £134,171 £209,431 7
March 31, 2023 £189,676 £203,362 8
March 31, 2022 £312,780 £344,783 7
March 31, 2021 £223,616 £211,465 8