COUNCIL FOR WALES OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES CYNGOR CYMREIG Y GWASANAETHAU IEUENCTID GWIRFODDOL
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
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.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 36
“as at 31 March 2025 the deficit recognised in the accounts was £31,000.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)
Trustees
- Eluned Parrottchair
- Andrew Edmund Templeton
- Carlie Torlop
- Grant Poiner
- Hayley Morgan
- MARCO ANTONIO GIL-CERVANTES
- Mared Jones
- Rhiannon Sheen de Jesus
- Samantha Joy Anderson
- Tracy Lowe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | — |
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £483k |
| Y COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL | 1 | £100k |
| CYMDEITHAS ELUSENNOL YNYS MON | 1 | £96k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE JAMES PANTYFEDWEN FOUNDATION (YMDDIRIEDOLAETH JAMES PANTYFEDWEN) | 1 | £47k |
| Prosper Wakefield District Ltd | 1 | £33k |
| NORTHERN CONSORTIUM | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION
- POWYS ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS CYMDEITHAS MUDIADAU GWIRFODDOL POWYS
- STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES
- THE YOUTH ASSOCIATION
- CWMNI URDD GOBAITH CYMRU (CORFFOREDIG) / THE WELSH LEAGUE OF YOUTH (INCORPORATED)
- ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS IN WREXHAM
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNCIL FOR WALES OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES CYNGOR CYMREIG Y GWASANAETHAU IEUENCTID GWIRFODDOL | £457k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | £36.6m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POWYS ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS CYMDEITHAS MUDIADAU GWIRFODDOL POWYS | £4.9m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES | £526k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUTH ASSOCIATION | £805k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CWMNI URDD GOBAITH CYMRU (CORFFOREDIG) / THE WELSH LEAGUE OF YOUTH (INCORPORATED) | £18.3m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |