SAFER WALES
OUR MAIN OBJECT IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY SAFETY PRIMARILY FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF WALES, IN PARTICULAR THE COUNTY OF CARDIFF AND SURROUNDING AREAS. WE CURRENTLY PROJECT MANAGE A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY PROJECTS. WE SUPPORT VICTIMS OF RACE OR HATE CRIME, ATTACK AND HARASSMENT, RAPE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, THOSE AT RISK OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £134,510 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income decreasing to £1,340,265. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £615,307, which is above the stated policy target of covering core and project operations for a minimum period of six months. The trustees confirmed the charity will continue in operation for the foreseeable future, although they noted it may do so in a significantly reduced manner due to funding assumptions.
What the accounts disclose
“a level of free reserves should ideally be held which would cover the core and project operations of the company for a minimum period of six months.” — page 10
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- WOOLLEY CHRISTOPHER JOHNchair
- Azuka Elizabeth Oforka
- CHRISTOPHER DEREK RHYS WILLIAMS
- Christine Salter CIPFA
- Craig J Barnsley FCCA
- PROFESSOR JACQUELINE JONES FRSA
- PROFESSOR MIKE MAGUIRE
- Prof Katherine Sian Williams
- Robert John Keetch
- Sue Gregory-Phillips
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is SAFER WALES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £134,510 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income decreasing to £1,340,265. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £615,307, which is above the stated policy target of covering core and project operations for a minimum period of six months. The trustees confirmed the charity will continue in operation for the foreseeable future, although they noted it may do so in a significantly reduced manner due to funding assumptions. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hodge Bakshi.
Who funds SAFER WALES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SAFER WALES as a grant recipient include MOONDANCE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1.0m | |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £36k | Causes in Wales |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/11/2006 | £58k | Restart Riverside Warehouse |