YMDDIRIEDOLAETH SUSAN WILLIAMS-ELLIS FOUNDATION
Yng Nghymru mae prif swyddfa'r elusen I The principal office of the CIO is WalesAmcanion yr elusen yw I The objects of the CIO are:I. Sefydlu a Chynnal Archif, Amgueddfa ac Oriel I Establishment and Maintenance of anArchive, Museum and Gallery2. Hyrwyddo'r celfyddydau a diwylliant I The Advancement of arts and culture3. Hyrwyddo addysg I The advancement of education
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1) THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ARCHIVE, MUSEUM AND GALLERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC DEDICATED TO DISPLAY, INTERPRET AND UNDERSTAND THE ART, HISTORY AND WORKS OF SUSAN WILLIAMS-ELLIS, CLOUGH WILLIAMS-ELLIS & FAMILY AS CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE BY THE TRUSTEES AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC STUDY AND INSPIRATION. 2) THE ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION OF THE ARTS INCLUDING VISUAL ARTS, DESIGN, LITERATURE, PERFORMING ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE, THEATRE, SCULPTURE, PAINTING, FILM, CONCERTS, FESTIVALS, FAIRS, EISTEDDFODS, CRAFTS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. 3) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO PROMOTE EDUCATION IN THE ARTS AND CRAFTS, LITERATURE, PERFORMANCE ARTS IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TENABLE AT ANY UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER OR FURTHER EDUCATION AND/OR AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TO ENABLE THOSE ENGAGED IN SUCH EDUCATION TO EXPERIENCE BURSARY, PLACEMENT AND RESIDENTIAL AT THE FOUNDATION PREMISES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THEIR CHOSEN FIELD OF EDUCATION IN LITERATURE, ARTS, PAINTING, DESIGN, SCULPTURE, MUSIC, PERFORMANCE OR OTHER RECOGNISED ART FORM AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £145,877 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven largely by a £109,644 net revaluation loss on its investment portfolio. Despite this deficit, total unrestricted funds remain substantial at £2,153,900, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income 52,767”
“The charity aims to keep approximately £50,000 in the current bank account and that it is intended that dividend income from investments will pay for running costs and salaries.” — page 4
“Three of the trustees, R Llywelyn, M Angharad & A Cooper-Willis, are also directors of Portmeirion Ltd. During the year, the charity purchases revenue related computing goods, valued at £2,561, from Portmeirion Ltd.” — page 25
“The Clough Williams Ellis Foundation owns the Brondanw Estate, and as such the charity paid £14,941 in rent, £1,256 in insurance, £3,974 in heating, and£690 for additional signage on the Estate.” — page 25
“Three of the trustees, R Llywelyn, M Angharad & A Cooper-Willis, are also directors of Portmeirion Ltd. During the year, the charity purchases revenue related computing goods, valued at £2,561, from Portmeirion Ltd.” — page 25
“The Clough Williams Ellis Foundation owns the Brondanw Estate, and as such the charity paid £14,941 in rent, £1,256 in insurance, £3,974 in heating, and£690 for additional signage on the Estate.” — page 25
“Three of the trustees, R Llywelyn, M Angharad & A Cooper-Willis, are also directors of Portmeirion Ltd. During the year, the charity purchases revenue related computing goods, valued at £2,561, from Portmeirion Ltd.” — page 25
“The Clough Williams Ellis Foundation owns the Brondanw Estate, and as such the charity paid £14,941 in rent, £1,256 in insurance, £3,974 in heating, and£690 for additional signage on the Estate.” — page 25
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- 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
Trustees
- caroline anwyl cooper-willischair
- MENNA ANGHARAD BSc, MA
- ROBIN LLYWELYN BA
- SIAN CWPER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £79k | £115k |
| 05/04/2024 | £78k | £92k |
| 05/04/2023 | £76k | £95k |
| 05/04/2022 | £147k | £76k |
| 05/04/2021 | £99k | £77k |
Common questions
Is YMDDIRIEDOLAETH SUSAN WILLIAMS-ELLIS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £145,877 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven largely by a £109,644 net revaluation loss on its investment portfolio. Despite this deficit, total unrestricted funds remain substantial at £2,153,900, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.