YMCA Barry

What YMCA Barry does

YMCA Barry is a registered charity (Charity Number 251245) and housing association established in 1890 in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, and is part of the global YMCA movement operating in 119 countries with 58 million members. The organization runs a comprehensive gymnastics program structured across a progression pathway from parent-child drop-in sessions (GymBabies, GymTots) through competitive-track programs (GymJuniors, GymSpire) to elite-level training in Female and Male Advanced programs producing Commonwealth Games athletes, alongside inclusive programming (GymAbility) and a satellite operation (Silver Stars of YMCA at Penarth Leisure Centre since 2023). The organization also runs a venue hire business offering five meeting rooms (priced £12-£25 per hour) and operates ancillary community services including a day unit for adults with learning difficulties and tenant relationships with five other charities from the £2.7M purpose-built YMCA Hub opened on Court Road in January 2006.

The business model is hybrid and nonprofit: recurring revenue from individual gymnastics memberships (£19-£43 annual Welsh Gymnastics affiliation), transactional revenue from corporate and charity room hire, and continuous fundraising across single gifts, regular giving, legacy bequests, corporate partnerships, and a diversified grant pipeline spanning Sport Wales, National Lottery Good Causes, local councils (Barry Town Council, Vale of Glamorgan Council), and foundations (ASDA Foundation, MoonDance Foundation, Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust). The organization's technology stack is not publicly disclosed; the primary digital channel is the classmanager.com class registration portal, supported by organic social presence on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram, with no proprietary platforms, AI capabilities, or API infrastructure evident. Coaching staff (over 30 named personnel per website) all hold British Gymnastics DBS checks, anchoring trust in the safeguarding-critical children's programs.

Name

YMCA Barry

Legal name

YMCA Barry Hub

Website

https://ymcabarry.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

YMCA Barry is a registered charity in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, operating a gymnastics progression pathway from toddler drop-in classes through elite competitive programs, alongside venue hire, community services, and a satellite gymnastics club in Penarth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation and Gymnastics Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sport-Specific Private Coaching & Instruction (1:1, Small Group) (MPAKAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Community gymnastics classes
• Youth recreation services
• Charitable community programs
• Venue room hire
• Gymnastics coaching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Barry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Services: Revenue from sale of membership services for gymnastics classes and other activities
2. Room Hire: Income from hiring out meeting rooms and event spaces to community groups, charities, and businesses
3. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts single gifts, regular giving, legacy bequests, and corporate partnerships. Also receives funding from various grant-making bodies.
4. Continuous Fundraising: Ongoing fundraising activities to support operations and facility improvements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YMCA Barry is a registered charity and community hub providing gymnastics classes across all age groups and skill levels—from toddler drop-in sessions to elite competitive training, including a recognised Regional Centre of Excellence for Male Artistic Gymnastics. The organization also hires out meeting rooms and event spaces to community groups, charities, and businesses, and operates a satellite gymnastics club (Silver Stars of YMCA) at Penarth Leisure Centre.

Product overview

YMCA Barry operates as a multi-service community nonprofit offering gymnastics programs across all skill levels and age groups, alongside venue hire and charitable services. The gymnastics program consists of a structured progression pathway: GymBabies, GymTots, and Structured GymTots for toddlers (drop-in sessions); GymJynx and GymKids for children; GymInfants, GymJuniors, and GymSpire for competitive-track gymnasts; and Female Advanced and Male Advanced for elite-level athletes with Commonwealth Games standard training. The organization also operates Silver Stars of YMCA as a satellite club at Penarth Leisure Centre, and provides inclusive programming through GymAbility. Beyond gymnastics, YMCA Barry offers room and venue hire facilities for meetings and events, volunteer opportunities, and manages charitable donation programs. The club is home to the Welsh National Coach for Men's Artistic Gymnastics and serves as a Regional Centre of Excellence for Male Artistic Gymnastics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silver Stars of YMCA: Gymnastics club operated by YMCA Barry at Penarth Leisure Centre, formerly Silver Stars Gymnastics.
• Silver Stars Gymnastics

Products and services

• GymBabies Parent-child drop-in gymnastics sessions for babies and toddlers, held at YMCA Barry venue only.
• GymTots Parent-child drop-in gymnastics sessions for toddlers, held at YMCA Barry venue only.
• Structured GymTots Structured gymnastics sessions for toddlers with a more formal curriculum than standard GymTots, held at YMCA Barry venue only.
• GymJynx Gymnastics classes for children aged 3-4 years, introducing foundational gymnastics skills in a fun environment.
• GymKids Gymnastics classes for children, building on foundational skills introduced in GymJynx.
• Gym Infants Gymnastics sessions for infant-age children focusing on basic movement, balance, and coordination.
• GymJuniors Competitive pathway gymnastics program for junior gymnasts with focus on skill development and competition preparation.
• GymSpire Tumbling-focused gymnastics program for competitive gymnasts, part of the club's competitive pathway.
• Female Advanced Advanced competitive women's artistic gymnastics program for elite-level gymnasts, with Commonwealth Games standard training.
• Male Advanced Advanced competitive men's artistic gymnastics program for elite-level gymnasts, coached by the Welsh National Coach for Men's Artistic Gymnastics.
• Silver Stars of YMCA Satellite gymnastics club operated by YMCA Barry at Penarth Leisure Centre, offering classes including Twinkle Stars, Future Stars, and Bright Stars for various age groups.
• Gym Ability Specialized gymnastics sessions for children and young people with disabilities or special needs, providing inclusive access to gymnastics.
• Home Ed Gymnastics classes designed for home-educated children, providing structured physical education activities.
• TeenGym & Adult Gymnastics Gymnastics programs for teenagers and adults, offering recreational and competitive opportunities for older age groups.
• Room Hire Venue rental service offering multiple meeting rooms and suites (Board Room, Romilly Suite, Morel Suite, Jubilee Suite, Studio Suite) for events, meetings, and conferences with amenities including free WiFi, onsite parking, and hybrid meeting capabilities.
• Volunteer Opportunities Volunteering programs offering opportunities across various areas of YMCA Barry's work, with structured application process.
• Welsh Gymnastics Membership Affiliated membership service through Welsh Gymnastics, required for all gymnasts with Bronze (£19) and Bronze & Silver Competitive (£43) tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three gymnasts represented Wales at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Welsh GymnasticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA Barry is an affiliated club to Welsh Gymnastics. Gymnasts require WG membership to compete. Club has produced Commonwealth Games athletes and maintains relationship with National Squad.
• The Dough ThrowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal pizza provider that supplied Summer Squad Party event. Community partnership for club events.
• Local GivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline donation platform for YMCA Barry fundraising efforts.
• Easy FundraisingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShopping donation scheme where percentage of purchases are donated to YMCA Barry.
• GVS (Glamorgan Voluntary Services)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird sector support organization providing Winter Pressure Grant access.
• YMCA World AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA Barry is affiliated to YMCA European and World Alliance, part of global YMCA movement with 58 million members in 119 countries.
• Shaw TrustOthersOne of five other charities based at YMCA Barry Hub premises.
• Cruse Bereavement CareOthersOne of five other charities based at YMCA Barry Hub premises.
• VIBE DanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance classes offered in partnership with VIBE delivering street, contemporary, and urban classes for children and adults.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Newport Live Gymnastics: Local authority leisure provider offering gymnastics classes in South Wales; directly comparable as a regional gymnastics provider with similar programme structure.
• Dynamic Gymnastics (Wales): Competitive gymnastics club operating in Wales with British Gymnastics affiliation, comparable as a community gymnastics club serving similar age and skill cohorts.
• YMCA Cardiff: Fellow Welsh YMCA association providing youth services, community programmes and room hire; comparable as an affiliated YMCA delivering similar community services under the same global brand.
• Swansea Gymnastics Club: Wales-based gymnastics club offering recreational and competitive gymnastics programmes across age groups, similar structure to YMCA Barry's gymnastics pathway.

Regional players

• Cardiff Metropolitan University Gymnastics Club: Welsh gymnastics programme operating at university level with elite and recreational pathways; directly comparable as a Welsh gymnastics competitor and talent source for Welsh Gymnastics.

Others

• British Gymnastics (National Governing Body): UK national governing body for gymnastics setting coaching, safeguarding and competition standards that YMCA Barry adheres to; comparable as the upstream authority governing YMCA Barry's gymnastics operations.
• National Gymnasium Wales (Welsh Gymnastics HQ): National governing body that YMCA Barry is affiliated with; comparable as the central body managing member clubs, competitions, and coach pathways that YMCA Barry participates in.
• Sport Wales Community Clubs: Welsh national body funding community sports clubs including YMCA Barry; comparable ecosystem player that shapes the funding and development landscape YMCA Barry operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ymcabarry
• Facebookfacebook.com/ymcabarry
• Instagraminstagram.com/ymcabarry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ymca-barry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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