CYMER AFAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Our core purpose is to provide library services to the community of the Upper Afan Valley - lending books, CDs and DVDs, providing newspapers, 5 public computers with wi-fi & internet access, printing and photocopying. We also plan to develop other uses for the building - to turn the library into a Hub for Community - a multi-purpose community facility with a cafe, meeting space and classes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £69,485, exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of three months' running costs (£44,000). The charity reported a net increase in funds of £40,000 for the year, supported by significant grant income and maintained operations through a diverse range of community services.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant - Henry Smith Charity 40,000” — page 5
“The Trustees have determined that it would be prudent to keep 3 months running costs as reserves. In 2024-25 this was £44k) which the Trustees carried over at the end of the financial year.” — page 4
Trustees
- Alison White
- LAUREN ROBERTS
- MELANIE EMMETT
- Rosemary Ruth Roche
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £175k | £135k |
| 31/03/2024 | £93k | £113k |
| 31/03/2023 | £128k | £184k |
| 31/03/2022 | £263k | £202k |
| 31/03/2021 | £79k | £64k |
Common questions
Is CYMER AFAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £69,485, exceeding the trustees' stated policy target of three months' running costs (£44,000). The charity reported a net increase in funds of £40,000 for the year, supported by significant grant income and maintained operations through a diverse range of community services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CYMER AFAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CYMER AFAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY as a grant recipient include The Neath Port Talbot Community Voluntary Service Limited.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Neath Port Talbot Community Voluntary Service Limited | FY2025 | £10k | Shared Prosperity Fund |
| The Neath Port Talbot Community Voluntary Service Limited | FY2023 | £9k | Community Renewal Fund |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 08/10/2025 | £45k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/08/2024 | £20k | WALES COL - Food Poverty at Cymer Afan Community Library |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/03/2022 | £25k | Staff Salary |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2016 | £600 | Cymmer Summer Celebration |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/06/2014 | £5k | Cymmer Afan Community Library - Get Involved Project |