THE CALON LAN CENTRE
The Calon Lan Centre seeks to educate, inform and preserve for the benefit of the public the buildings and grounds at Mynyddbach Chapel Swansea which was the birthplace in 1640 of non-conformist religious belief in this part of Wales. The Chapel was also the home Chapel and final resting place of Daniel James the composer of the famous hymn Calon Lan and the Centre seeks to preserve his legacy.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,964.31 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £103,730.00 and total expenditure of £101,765.69. The charity holds significant fixed assets, including investments valued at £894,454.24, and maintains a positive net asset position of £1,029,769.30. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment Income and interest (5) 75600.00” — page 8
“During the year the Charity received legal and administration services from R K Church Trustee acting in a professional capacity and as a Director of management firms engaged and expenses incurred by any Ministers were reimbursed as arms-length transactions.” — page 11
Trustees
- ROY CHURCHchair
- Hannah Pickard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £104k | £102k |
| 31/12/2023 | £103k | £102k |
| 31/12/2022 | £93k | £92k |
| 31/12/2021 | £93k | £92k |
| 31/12/2020 | £93k | £84k |
Common questions
Is THE CALON LAN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £1,964.31 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £103,730.00 and total expenditure of £101,765.69. The charity holds significant fixed assets, including investments valued at £894,454.24, and maintains a positive net asset position of £1,029,769.30. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE CALON LAN CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CALON LAN CENTRE as a grant recipient include ETHEL AND GWYNNE MORGAN TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETHEL AND GWYNNE MORGAN TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Religion |
| ETHEL AND GWYNNE MORGAN TRUST | FY2022 | £500 | Religious |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/01/2020 | £8k | "Daniel James / Calon Lan Museum Exhibition" |