LLANELLY HOUSE TRUST LTD
The Trust undertakes projects and other, related activities, in accord with its objectives, to regenerate the physical and other heritage of Plas Llanelly House
Objects
3.1 TO PRESERVE, RESTORE AND REGENERATE, THE HISTORICAL, ARCHITECTURAL, CONSTRUCTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HERITAGE THAT MAY EXIST IN AND AROUND CARMARTHENSHIRE IN BUILDINGS (INCLUDING ANY BUILDING AS DEFINED IN SECTION 336 OF THE TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990), SITES OR AREAS OF PARTICULAR BEAUTY OR HISTORICAL, ARCHITECTURAL, CONSTRUCTIONAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL INTEREST.3.2 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN HISTORY, ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF CARMARTHENSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.3.3 IN PURSUANCE OF OBJECTS 3.1 AND 3.2 TO PROMOTE SUCH CHARITIES OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE CHARITY MAY BY UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF ITS MEMBERS FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves were £201,098 at the end of the financial year, with the charity maintaining sufficient reserves to meet ongoing maintenance and repair costs. The charity is entirely reliant on earned income and grants from local councils and the National Heritage Lottery Fund, with no investments held. The trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis, citing secured funding and discussions indicating ongoing support.
What the accounts disclose
“Other income 5 470,920 - 470,920 7,393” — page 9
“The reserves policy is reviewed annually in the light of the main risks facing the charity. Having re-examined _ its strategic plan, the Trustees will seek to maintain a reserve level that will enable it to carry out any repairs necessary as and when they arise.” — page 5
“The financial performance of Llanelly House operations is reported separately as the trading company Plas Llanelly House Cyf.” — page 4
Insolvency history (Companies House)
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04681702 · Financial health read from its filings
- Trading subsidiary: PLAS LLANELLY HOUSE CYF Companies House 08626825 · Financial health read from its filings
- Profit before tax: £-52k
- Donated/gift-aided to the charity: £42k
- Intercompany loan due to related party: £117,547 (2024: £112,337)
“During the year, there was a management charge expense incurred from a related party totalling £42,000 (2024:£17,500).”
Company officers (Companies House)
- PIANA, Paolo Rodolfo on trustee list
- SYMMONS, Nicola Kathryn not on trustee list
- PHILIIPS, Eldon, Reverend not on trustee list
- OWEN, Mary Bernadette on trustee list
- JONES, Kevin Eamonn, Dr on trustee list
- EVANS, Alison Jane on trustee list
- MORGAN, Victoria Ruth
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- ALISON EVANSchair
- Dr Kevin Jones
- Mary Bernadette Owen
- Nicola Kathryn Symmons MBE
- Paolo Rodolfo Piana
- Rev JOHN ELDON PHILLIPS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £227k | £239k |
| 31/03/2024 | £636k | £604k |
| 31/03/2023 | £169k | £151k |
| 31/03/2022 | £195k | £222k |
| 31/03/2021 | £205k | £120k |
Common questions
Is LLANELLY HOUSE TRUST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves were £201,098 at the end of the financial year, with the charity maintaining sufficient reserves to meet ongoing maintenance and repair costs. The charity is entirely reliant on earned income and grants from local councils and the National Heritage Lottery Fund, with no investments held. The trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis, citing secured funding and discussions indicating ongoing support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/09/2023 | £112k | "Further preservation of Llanelly House" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/05/2020 | £28k | "COVID19 Cambrian Heritage Regeneration Trust." |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/03/2017 | £250k | "Business review for Plas Llanelly House" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/06/2012 | £81k | "The Big Picture - Llanelly House" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2009 | £52k | 'Experiencing The Landscape' |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/06/2008 | £3.6m | "Restoration of Llanelly House, Carmarthenshire" |