COUNCIL FOR WALES OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES CYNGOR CYMREIG Y GWASANAETHAU IEUENCTID GWIRFODDOL

Registered charity 1110702 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

CWVYS is the umbrella body for the voluntary youth sector in Wales. CWVYS:Promotes quality youth workSupports the implementation of youth policies in WalesRaised the profile of the work of the sectorSupports, provides services for and advocates on behalf of its members and other voluntary sector organisations that work with young people in Wales

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Latest income
£457k
Latest spending
£451k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £6,884 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves totaling £259,604. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy equivalent to six months of non-project work, having agreed to increase the target level to £100,000. The organization continues to receive significant core funding from the Welsh Government while exploring income diversification.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: Under £60,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £60k)
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. — page 36
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Pension scheme deficit: £31k
as at 31 March 2025 the deficit recognised in the accounts was £31,000.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)

Total income
£687k
Total spending
£604k
Reserves (reported)
£90k
Employees
5

Reported reserves equal ~1.8 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£457k£451k
31/03/2024£687k£604k
31/03/2023£576k£545k
31/03/2022£207k£203k
31/03/2021£149k£153k

Common questions

Is COUNCIL FOR WALES OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES CYNGOR CYMREIG Y GWASANAETHAU IEUENCTID GWIRFODDOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £6,884 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted reserves totaling £259,604. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy equivalent to six months of non-project work, having agreed to increase the target level to £100,000. The organization continues to receive significant core funding from the Welsh Government while exploring income diversification. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of COUNCIL FOR WALES OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES CYNGOR CYMREIG Y GWASANAETHAU IEUENCTID GWIRFODDOL earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
COUNCIL FOR WALES OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES CYNGOR CYMREIG Y GWASANAETHAU IEUENCTID GWIRFODDOL£457kUnder £60,0000unclearno doubt
WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION FY2025£36.6m£100,001 - £110,000unclearno doubt
POWYS ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS CYMDEITHAS MUDIADAU GWIRFODDOL POWYS FY2025£4.9m£70,001 - £80,0001unclearno doubt
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES FY2024£526k0unclearno doubt
THE YOUTH ASSOCIATION FY2025£805k£60,001 - £70,0001unclearno doubt
CWMNI URDD GOBAITH CYMRU (CORFFOREDIG) / THE WELSH LEAGUE OF YOUTH (INCORPORATED) FY2025£18.3m£110,001 - £120,000unclearno doubt

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