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CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)

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60/100 Clarity Score · 2 stars · Charity Commission filings · How we score

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Is CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) a good charity?

CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) scores 60/100 (Needs improvement) on our Clarity Score, with 100% of spending going to charitable activities and accounts late. This reflects financial transparency and stewardship from Charity Commission filings — not the real-world impact of its programmes. See the full breakdown.

Liverpool · L3 6HU Reg 210443 Registered charity Official website Charity Commission register

Mission

CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) is a registered charity (no. 210443) working in animals in Liverpool · L3 6HU. Its latest Charity Commission filing directs 100% of spending to charitable activities, though its recent accounts were filed late. Reported income has been declining over recent years. CharityCompare's Clarity Score rates the organisation only from public Charity Commission accounts — accountability, financial health, efficiency and community support — not the quality or impact of its programmes.

In short: CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) scores 60 out of 100 (2 stars). 100% average program spend (3-year average). Review the pillar breakdown below.

Overview

CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) has a Clarity Score of 60 out of 100 on CharityCompare (2 stars, Needs improvement). Charity Commission registration number 210443. Status: Registered. Primary cause area: Animals. Latest accounts year 2021: total income £6.4m, with 100% of expenditure on charitable activities. Accounts filing: late. 1 filing concern(s) noted on this profile. Scores are independent and based on official filings — not a donation recommendation.

Data from Charity Commission register, last updated .

Overall score

60/100

2★ · Needs improvement

Cause spend

100%

3-yr avg · charitable activities

Accountability

75/100

Finance beacon

Income

£6.4m

Latest year 2021

Reserves

Months of running costs

Accounts filing

Late

Check register

Fundraising efficiency not stated · 0% overhead · Website on register · Confidence: medium

How CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) compares

Clarity Score benchmarked against similar UK charities — higher is better.

Income band (£5m–£10m)60 vs 78 avg

Ranks higher than 12% of 716 charities in its income band.

Animals charities60 vs 76 avg

Ranks higher than 16% of 2,982 charities in this cause.

Data & confidence

Source
Charity Commission (E&W)
Accounts year
2021
Filing date
2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000
Profile reviewed
2026-06-25

Medium confidence — some data missing or late

Scores reflect the latest annual accounts on the register. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons require information beyond public filings.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales . Open Government Licence v3.0 .

Beacon report

Detailed accountability and finance metrics from Charity Commission filings — structured for transparency in our four-beacon report.

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

75/100

Accountability & Transparency metrics for CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)
Metric Score Value
Filing history (5 years)

100% on-time over five years = 15 pts · one late filing = 5 pts · two or more = 0 pts.

33% 5/15 pts
Trustee oversight

Three or more trustees on the register = 15 pts · one or two = 0 pts (governance red flag).

100% 9 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies

Safeguarding (4) · conflict of interest (3) · volunteer management (3) — from Charity Commission annual return.

100% 10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

33/100

Financial Health metrics for CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)
Metric Score Value
Reserves (months of cash)

3–24 months = 15 pts · 1–3 months = 7 pts · under 1 month or over 3 years (hoarding) = 0 pts.

0% Not stated · 0/15 pts
Income stability / growth

Positive or stable three-year revenue trend = 10 pts · sustained decline = 0 pts.

100% 10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets

Low debt (< 30% liabilities to assets) = 5 pts · high debt = 0 pts.

0% 48% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Financial Efficiency metrics for CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)
Metric Score Value
Program expense ratio

≥ 75% on charitable activities = 10 pts · 60–75% = 5 pts · below 60% = 0 pts.

100% 100% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency

Spends ≤ £0.20 to raise £1 = 10 pts · £0.21–£0.35 = 5 pts · above £0.35 = 0 pts (fundraising cost ÷ income).

100% 0p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Community Support metrics for CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)
Metric Score Value
Volunteer-to-staff ratio

More volunteers than paid staff = 10 pts · equal mix = 5 pts · no volunteers = 0 pts.

0% 8 volunteers / 226 staff · 0/10 pts

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Clarity Score

60/100 total · Needs improvement · 2 of 4 stars

Four pillars (40 + 30 + 20 + 10 points) from Charity Commission filings — see methodology for full weightings.

75/100
Accountability & Transparency
33/100
Financial Health
100/100
Financial Efficiency
0/100
Community Support

Accountability & Transparency

Baseline trust from filing discipline, board oversight, and declared governance policies.

75/100

Filing history (5 years)5/15 pts
Trustee oversight9 trustees · 15/15 pts
Declared policies10/10 pts

Financial Health

Stability and solvency — reserves, revenue trend, and debt from Charity Commission accounts.

33/100

Reserves (months of cash)Not stated · 0/15 pts
Income stability / growth10/10 pts · 3-year average
Liabilities to assets48% · 0/5 pts

Financial Efficiency

How efficiently funds reach the cause — program spend and fundraising cost ratios.

100/100

Program expense ratio100% · 10/10 pts (3-year average)
Fundraising efficiency0p per £1 income · 10/10 pts (3-year average)

Community Support

Grassroots backing from Charity Commission workforce data — volunteers vs paid staff.

0/100

Volunteer-to-staff ratio8 volunteers / 226 staff · 0/10 pts

Revenue & expenses

Latest filed year 2021 · Source: Charity Commission annual accounts

CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) revenue and expenses for 2021
Category Amount % of spend
Total income £6.4m
Total expenditure £6.3m
Charitable activities £6.3m 100%
100%On charitable activities

Where the money goes

Latest accounts (2021) · £6.3m spent

  • Charitable activities100%

Trust indicators

Pulled from the Charity Commission register — filing behaviour, board size, and workforce where reported.

  • Accounts filed on time

    Filing status: late

  • Trustee board size (3–12)

    9 trustees on the Charity Commission register

  • Workforce on register

    226 employees · 8 volunteers (0:1 volunteer-to-staff)

Fundraising Regulator

Not listed as member

Separate from our financial scores — shows whether the charity follows the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Official register

Reg 210443

Full trustee list, accounts, and regulatory history on the Charity Commission.

View on Charity Commission →

Trustees & officers

  • Rev Michelle Montrose since 2018
  • Mike Barker Chair · since 2020
  • Clare White since 2020
  • Martin Farran since 2022
  • Helen Klepper since 2022
  • Tony Allen since 2023
  • Julie Fadden since 2023
  • John Hussey since 2024
  • David Brigden since 2025
How we score charities +

The Clarity Score is a 100-point rating from UK Charity Commission data. Four pillars — Accountability & Transparency (40), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10). A statutory inquiry sets the score to 0 automatically.

Full methodology →

Accountability & Transparency

Scored from filings

40 points — filing history (15), trustee oversight (15), declared policies (10).

Financial Health

Scored from filings

30 points — reserves (15), income stability (10), liabilities to assets (5).

Financial Efficiency

Scored from filings

20 points — program expense ratio (10), fundraising efficiency (10). Kept at 20% to avoid punishing legitimate infrastructure costs.

Community Support

Scored from filings

10 points — volunteer-to-staff ratio from Charity Commission workforce data.

Overall score

Sum of all pillar points. Translated to stars: 90–100 Exceptional (4★), 75–89 Good (3★), 60–74 Needs improvement (2★), below 60 Poor (1★).

Five-year trends

£0k £3900k £7800k £11700k £15600k 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Income 2021: £6,423k Spending 2021: £6,315k Cause spend 2021: £6,315k Income 2022: £8,868k Spending 2022: £8,605k Cause spend 2022: £8,605k Income 2023: £10,322k Spending 2023: £10,315k Cause spend 2023: £10,315k Income 2024: £12,035k Spending 2024: £11,797k Cause spend 2024: £11,797k Income 2025: £15,531k Spending 2025: £15,186k Cause spend 2025: £15,186k
  • Income
  • Spending
  • Cause spend

Values in £ thousands · Source: Charity Commission accounts

Key facts

Overall score
60/100 (2★)
Income
£6.4m
Cause spend
100% of expenditure
Reg number
210443
Scope
Local (liverpool)
Reserves
Trustees
9
Accounts year
2021
Filing
late

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)'s rating, finances, and Charity Commission status.

What is CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)'s charity rating? +

CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) scores 60 out of 100 on CharityCompare (2 stars — Needs improvement). The Clarity Score V1 sums four pillars from Charity Commission filings: Accountability & Transparency (40 pts), Financial Health (30), Financial Efficiency (20), and Community Support (10).

Is CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) a good charity to donate to? +

CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) scores 60 out of 100 (2 stars — Needs improvement) on CharityCompare's Clarity Score, our independent read of its Charity Commission filings. Around 100% of its spending goes to charitable activities and its accounts are late. That reflects how transparent and financially healthy it looks on paper — it does not measure the real-world impact of its work, so treat it as one factor alongside the cause you care about. CharityCompare never tells you where to donate.

Is CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) a legitimate UK charity? +

Yes — CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under registration number 210443. You can verify the entry on the official register.

What is CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)'s Charity Commission registration number? +

CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)'s registration number is 210443. Official register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/210443

How much income does CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) receive? +

CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) reported £6.4m total income in its 2021 accounts, based on Charity Commission filings. Five-year trend: declining.

What percentage of CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)'s spending goes to charitable activities? +

Approximately 100% of total expenditure went to charitable activities in the latest filed year. Fundraising was 0% and combined overhead (fundraising plus governance) was 0%.

Are CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)'s accounts up to date? +

Filing status: late (last filing 2026-06-24 00:00:00.0000000). CharityCompare flags late or missing accounts separately from the financial score.

Where is CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) based? +

CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC) is listed at Liverpool · L3 6HU, focused on animals.

How does CharityCompare score CITY OF LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (INC)? +

We analyse Charity Commission annual accounts using three-year averages for program expense, fundraising efficiency, and overhead; working capital from reserves vs average expenditure; liabilities-to-assets from the latest balance sheet when available. Impact, leadership, and culture beacons are not yet assessed from public data alone. See our methodology for weights and thresholds.

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