United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick is a 4-star charity. It has an average results reporting grade, reasonable overhead costs, and is financially transparent. With its current reserves the charity can cover two months of annual program costs.  

Founded in 1953, United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick (UWM) aims to create strong communities in Southeastern New Brunswick by working with children and helping people overcome poverty. In F2022, UWM invested in 25 programs delivered by its 24 community partners. UWM reports that over 62,000 lives are directly impacted and many more are indirectly changed due to its charitable programs. 

Community Initiatives received 36% of program costs and grants disbursements in F2023. Community Initiatives involve Peer Supported Housing, YOU Turns, Day of Caring initiative, 211 NB, Communities Building Youth Futures initiative, Community Inclusion Network, and agency workshops and training. UWM currently owns five and manages six Peer Supported Housing buildings. The buildings provide affordable housing to those in need. The charity also reports that over 132,000 people have used 211 NB to find help. 

In F2023, the charity disbursed 23% of program spending through the Community Services Recovery Fund. This is a government-funded program to support charities. UWM granted to 24 partner agencies through this program. 

In F2023, the All That Kids Can Be program received 17% of program and grants disbursements. This program helps children from early childhood up to when they turn into adults. In F2022, UWM reports that 4,586 children and youth were connected to supportive adults, and that 476 youths had access to mental health care from counsellors. 

The Poverty to Possibility program received 6% of program and grants disbursements. The program aims to move people out of poverty by giving them access to basic human needs and giving them essential skills for employment. The charity reports that in F2023, it helped 2,518 people move from Poverty to Possibility.  

The remaining amount went to Seniors’ Meal Program (8%), Community Development (7%), and Ukrainian grants dispersed (3%). In F2023 the Seniors’ Meal Program distributed ten meals a week to around 300 low-income seniors. Community Development involves helping UWM’s stakeholders and partners with social planning, research, evaluation, advocacy and engagement. In F2023, UWM dispersed $151k designated to helping Ukrainian refugees settling in Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick. 

United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick received total donations of $4.1m in F2023. The charity also received $2.1m in government funding (32% of total revenues). 

Administrative and fundraising costs are 8% of total revenues excluding investment income. This results in total overhead spending of 8%. For every dollar donated, 92 cents are available for programs. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. 

In F2023 the charity spent $2.9m on its programs (46% of total revenues excluding donor-designated donations) and $2.7m on its grants (43%) for a total of 89%. The charity had a surplus of $196k.  

UWM has $875k in net reserve funds ($1.7m in cash and investments less $782k in bank debt). The charity’s reserve funds can cover two months of annual program costs. 

This charity report is an update that has been sent to United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick for review. Changes and edits may be forthcoming. 

Updated on August 17, 2024 by Alessandra Castino.