CANOLFAN CYNGHORI BRO DDYFI ADVICE CENTRE
We are an independent Advice Centre providing free, confidential information, advice and support for the people of Mid Wales in particular the Dyfi Valley.
Objects
TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY IN MID WALES AND PRIMARILY IN BRO DDYFI BY THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF HEALTH AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £31,092 for the year, resulting in a significant reduction in total net assets from £79,176 to £48,084. The accounts state that the charity has always operated at a significant risk of failing to achieve adequate income to meet its commitments, noting that none of its income sources are secure. Despite this financial pressure, the trustees prepared the accounts on a going concern basis without identifying any material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and grants 2 - 44,990 44,990 10,475” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- 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
Trustees
- WILLAM JOHN MCCANNchair
- Carl William Strack
- Carolyn Wacher
- Christine Penfold
- Hannah Louise Vaughan Quincey
- Jarrow Trevelyan
- KATHY PRICE
- Sara Humphreys
- Stanislav Kollarik
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £81k | £112k |
| 31/05/2024 | £89k | £83k |
| 31/05/2023 | £75k | £60k |
| 31/05/2022 | £31k | £69k |
| 31/05/2021 | £85k | £51k |
Common questions
Is CANOLFAN CYNGHORI BRO DDYFI ADVICE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £31,092 for the year, resulting in a significant reduction in total net assets from £79,176 to £48,084. The accounts state that the charity has always operated at a significant risk of failing to achieve adequate income to meet its commitments, noting that none of its income sources are secure. Despite this financial pressure, the trustees prepared the accounts on a going concern basis without identifying any material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2025 | £18k | Disability Support Independence for All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2024 | £16k | Trainee Specialist Debt & Money Adviser |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/03/2023 | £42k | Wales COL - Meeting increased demand as a result of the cost-of-living Situation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/02/2011 | £5k | Bro Ddyfi Advice Centre Access Advice Campaign |