01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC048494
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 15
- Postcode
- EH6 5LL
OSCR note: This charity was established to replace YMCA Edinburgh (SC004425). YMCA Edinburgh (SC004425) has now wound up and passed its assets and liabilities to YMCA Edinburgh SCIO (SC048494) which is a SCIO.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
YMCA Edinburgh SCIO exists to help provide support and scaffolding around the lives of children, young people and families to help them develop and thrive. This takes place through a range of needs-led services, working together in a whole family approach. Committed to empowerment, where possible we work with participants to allow them a platform for their voice in influence community developments and decisions as well as the direction of YMCA Edinburgh.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 Provide recreational and educational opportunities, in a safe environment, to support the advancement of young people. It aims to help them reach their full potential by enabling them to overcome barriers such as deprivation, age, ill health, disability, lack of education, financial hardship, racial or sex discrimination. 4.2 Promote citizenship and develop community spirit by encouraging young people to consider their environment. 4.3 Make available information and materials in relation to Christianity for those who wish further knowledge. The Association, through the managing trustees of the City of Edinburgh Methodist Church, shall apply for membership of Scottish National Council YMCA, (SC004425) (?The National Council?) and shall be bound by the provisions of the Constitution of that Council, including in particular Conditions of Membership of The National Council, as comprised in Appendix D thereto, and for reference set out in Appendix A hereto.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2025 | £313,011 | £333,077 | 15 | 16 April 2026 |
| 31 August 2024 | £358,915 | £346,322 | 15 | 21 April 2025 |
| 31 August 2023 | £308,788 | £330,594 | 15 | 2 April 2024 |
| 31 August 2022 | £303,192 | £278,738 | 15 | 6 April 2023 |
| 31 August 2021 | £339,701 | £273,530 | 15 | 28 April 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 86 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.ymcaedinburgh.com
- Parent charity
- YMCA · SC013792
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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