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Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited

Co Antrim, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC103817 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited

The company's objects are (within a worldwide context) and inspired by the two founding Statements of the YMCA World Movement namely: The Paris Basis (1855) “The Young Men’s Christian Association 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.” Challenge 21 (1999) ● “Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and striving for spiritual, intellectual and physical well-being of individuals and wholeness of communities. ● Empowering all, especially young people and women to take increased responsibilities and assume leadership at all levels and working towards an equitable society. …

Founded
Headquarters
Co Antrim, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · ccni (FY2025)
£0.87
Program£0.87
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is NIC103817. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £857K in annual revenue.

Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited's official registration number is NIC103817, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited is located in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited has £857K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £857K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 98%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The company's objects are (within a worldwide context) and inspired by the two founding Statements of the YMCA World Movement namely: The Paris Basis (1855) “The Young Men’s Christian Association 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.” Challenge 21 (1999) ● “Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and striving for spiritual, intellectual and physical well-being of individuals and wholeness of communities. ● Empowering all, especially young people and women to take increased responsibilities and assume... Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £857K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is NIC103817.

You can verify Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited is based in Co Antrim in Northern Ireland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited was first registered in 2016, making it approximately 10 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
87% to programs
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Filing history

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
28
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2025
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited

What is Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited?
Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited is a education charitable company based in Co Antrim, United Kingdom. The company's objects are (within a worldwide context) and inspired by the two founding Statements of the YMCA World Movement namely: The Paris Basis (1855) “The Young Men’s Christian Association 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.” Challenge 21 (1999) ● “Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and striving for spiritual, intellectual and physical well-being of individuals and wholeness of communities. ● Empowering all, especially young people and women to take increased responsibilities and assume leadership at all levels and working towards an equitable society. ● Advocating for and promoting the rights of women and upholding the rights of children. ● Fostering dialogue and partnership between people of different faiths and ideologies and recognizing the cultural identities of people and promoting cultural renewal. ● Committing to work in solidarity with the poor, dispossessed, uprooted people and oppressed racial, religious and ethnic minorities. ● Creators and reconcilers in situations of conflict and participation and advancement of people for their own self determination. ● Defending God's creation against all that would destroy it and preserving and protecting the earth’s resources for coming generations. To face these challenges, the YMCA will develop patterns of co-operation at all levels that enable self-sustenance and self-determination.” The Association welcomes, serves and works with persons of all religious faiths and of none. Within that context Young Men’s Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited interprets these statements for the present time as a desire to demonstrate God's love through action by promoting youth development, promoting healthy living and promoting community engagement. Accordingly the Objects of Lisburn YMCS are: ● 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 and spiritual capacities. ● To promote healthy living including emotional, mental and spiritual well being through the provision of information, education and activities. ● To promote community engagement and citizenship, for young people, their families and other adults for the purpose of family support, community relations and active citizenship. ● To relieve or assist in the relief of need experienced by people of all ages and in particular young people, who are in conditions of hardship or distress by reason of their social, physical, emotional, spiritual or economic circumstances. The advancement of education,The advancement of health or the saving of lives,The advancement of citizenship or community development,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage Children (5-13 year olds),Learning disabilities,Parents,Volunteers,Youth (14-25 year olds) Community development,Education/training,Playgroup/after schools,Volunteer development,Youth development
When was Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited founded?
Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited was founded in 2016.
Where is Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited located?
Headquartered in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited trustworthy?
Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited's registration number?
Registration: NIC103817 (United Kingdom).
What is Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited's website?
https://www.lisburnymca.com
Are donations to Young Men's Christian Association (Lisburn) Limited tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.