CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Arts Council of Wales reported a net income of £540,000 for its general activities and £800,000 for its lottery distribution activities for the year ended 31 March 2025. The charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £0.416 million, which the trustees note are restricted by Welsh Government directions on month-end flexibility. The accounts confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Dafydd Rhys Chief Executive 115-120”
“Our holding of cash reserves is restricted by the Welsh Government’s directions on month-end and year-end flexibility. Within those parameters, our policy is to manage cash flow by drawing down funds each month to meet planned expenditure with a modest allowance for unforeseen short-term cash requirements.” — page 72
“The Chair of Council is a remunerated position, at a rate set annually by the Welsh Government. All other Trustees provide their time and expertise on a voluntary basis. However, they’re reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred on Council business.” — page 40
“Chapter Grant (1) Invoice (4) 103,000 814 1,521 Nil Employment”
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Margaret-Anne Russellchair
- Amanda Morgan Thomas
- Christina Macaulay
- Dr Margaret Elid Cleaton Morris
- Dr Sarah Louise Pace
- Emily Florence Hutchings BA Hons MA
- Emily Jane Bamkole
- Ffion Haf Evans
- Jonathan Christopher Pugh
- Keith Murrell
- Nan Williams
- Prudence Mary Thimbleby
- Ruth Vivienne Fabby
- Sarah Boswell
- Wesley Bennett-Pearce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £57.7m | £56.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £61.3m | £62.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £78.5m | £79.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £65.5m | £71.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £72.4m | £68.4m |
Common questions
Is CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Arts Council of Wales reported a net income of £540,000 for its general activities and £800,000 for its lottery distribution activities for the year ended 31 March 2025. The charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £0.416 million, which the trustees note are restricted by Welsh Government directions on month-end flexibility. The accounts confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Audit Wales.
What does the highest-paid employee of CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band.
Who funds CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU as a grant recipient include DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK) | FY2023 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/09/2018 | £9k | "From New York to Pontycymmer" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/10/2017 | £8k | "The African Caribbean Elders Project - Just ah like piece of Jamaica inna Port Talbot" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/05/2009 | £20k | "Growing Together" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FREELANDS FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £540k |
| THE JANE HODGE FOUNDATION | 1 | £140k |
| JERWOOD FOUNDATION | 1 | £36k |
| ST ANDREWS WITH CASTLE GATE NOTTINGHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | 1 | £2k |