MENTER Y FELIN UCHAF CYF
Creation of a centre for arts, cultural and environmental education and research that offers a holistic and dynamic approach to learning. Volunteers participate in projects including organic gardening, eco- building, landscaping, construction of Celtic roundhouses, thatching and arts events.Local schools and colleges attend the Centre studying Celtic culture, sustainable building and conservation.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £14,277 for the year, reducing total funds to £332,542. The trustees confirmed that sufficient reserves are held to meet day-to-day working capital requirements and that the charity can meet its obligations as they fall due. The charity is not prepared on a going-concern basis of winding up, but the independent examiner noted a lack of formal governance regarding a land disposal to a connected person.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees are satisfied that sufficient reserves are held to meet the day to day working capital requirements of the Charity.” — page 10
“Menter Y Felin Uchaf Cyf leased a workshop to a related party in exchange for a payment of £4,000 in rent.” — page 20
“The charity disposed of land by way of a lease to a connected person in 2022/23 but did not seek authority from the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act.” — page 12
“I was advised that the trustees had not met as a body to discuss and approve the operation of the charity during this period. This lack of formal governance is of concern.” — page 12
“The charity disposed of land by way of a lease to a connected person in 2022/23 but did not seek authority from the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act.” — page 12
“I was advised that the trustees had not met as a body to discuss and approve the operation of the charity during this period. This lack of formal governance is of concern.” — page 12
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Matthew Lewis Swarbick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £88k | £100k |
| 31/10/2024 | £56k | £70k |
| 31/10/2023 | £46k | £56k |
| 31/10/2022 | £69k | £68k |
| 31/10/2021 | £69k | £68k |
Common questions
Is MENTER Y FELIN UCHAF CYF financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £14,277 for the year, reducing total funds to £332,542. The trustees confirmed that sufficient reserves are held to meet day-to-day working capital requirements and that the charity can meet its obligations as they fall due. The charity is not prepared on a going-concern basis of winding up, but the independent examiner noted a lack of formal governance regarding a land disposal to a connected person. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2011 | £7k | Canfod Cynefin (Discovering Habitats) |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 16/12/2008 | £5k | "The project is to develop the facilities of the group. The money is for tools, thatch, notice board and publicity." |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2008 | £10k | Menter Y Felin Uchaf |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/10/2005 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |