Young Men's Christian Association Aber Valley Branch
What it does
furthering the object of the charity
Its charitable purposes
3.3.1 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;3.3.2 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;3.3.3 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;3.3.4 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; AND3.3.5 TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION 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.
Causes
- What it works on
- General charitable purposes
- Disability
- Amateur sport
- Economic and community development, and employment
- Human rights, equality and diversity
- Recreation
- Who it helps
- Children and young people
- Older people
- Disabled people
- People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- Other charities and voluntary bodies
- The general public
- How it works
- Provides buildings, facilities or open space
- Provides services
- Provides advocacy, advice or information
Where it works
- In Wales
- Caerphilly
Income and spending
In the year ending 31 March 2025, it had income of £104,997 and spent £90,980.
| Year ending | Income | Spending | Paid staff | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £104,997 | £90,980 | Not reported | 20 |
| 31 March 2024 | £100,133 | £100,460 | Not reported | 10 |
| 31 March 2023 | £50,347 | £84,419 | Not reported | 20 |
| 31 March 2022 | £0 | £0 | Not reported | 10 |
Financial position
Separate measures from the charity's own returns and accounts, each with its year. Read them together: no single measure says how well a charity is run.
- Income over time
- Up 109%, from £50,347 in the year to 31 March 2023 to £104,997 in the year to 31 March 2025.
- Spending against income
- It spent 87% of its income in the year to 31 March 2025. It spent more than its income in 2 of the 3 years shown.
Government funding, as the charity reported it
Government grants in the year ending 31 March 2025: £5,500 from 1 grant. Government contracts: Not reported.
| Year ending | Government grants | Government contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £5,500 from 1 grant | Not reported |
| 31 March 2024 | £7,150 from 1 grant | Not reported |
| 31 March 2023 | Not reported | Not reported |
Grants awarded to it, published on 360Giving
Funders that publish to 360Giving list 4 grants to this charity since 2023, worth at least £34,290.
By funder
- The National Lottery Community Fund£21,990, 2 grants
- Postcode Community Trust£12,000, 1 grant
- Making A Difference Locally£300, 1 grant
| Awarded | Grant | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | The National Lottery Community Fund | £18,500 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | Making A Difference Locally | £300 |
| 29 Sept 2023 | Postcode Community Trust | £12,000 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | The National Lottery Community Fund |
Trustees
10 trustees run the charity.
- William Elwyn Evans MBEChair
- Colin Langford
- David Jenkins
- Dr Richard Gater
- James Thomas Williams
- Joseph Jewell
- Keith Leslie Gough
- Paul Ellis
- Rowan Davies
- Taylor Jade Stone
Filing record
Of the last 4 annual returns that were due, 3 arrived by the deadline.
| Year ending | Due | Annual return | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | 31 January 2026 | Received 17 January 2026, 14 days early | Received 17 January 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | 31 January 2025 | Received 19 January 2025, 12 days early | Received 19 January 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | 31 January 2024 | Received 30 December 2023, 32 days early | Received 30 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | 31 January 2023 | Received 7 February 2023, 7 days late | Received 7 February 2023 |
About this charity
- Charity number
- 1194591
- Status
- Registered
- Registered with the Commission
- 25 May 2021
- Governing document
- CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 25 May 2021
- Council area of its contact address
- Caerphilly
Sources
- Register details, income, spending, trustees and filing dates: Charity Commission for England and Wales, register of charities. Loaded by OpenEconomy on 2 November 2026.
- Grants awarded: 360Giving open grants data, from funders that publish there. Loaded by OpenEconomy on 2 November 2026.