SEREN IN THE COMMUNITY CIO
A charity for families, children and young people, and the wider community in Splott, Tremorfa, Adamsdown and Roath area.People have equal access to opportunities, good health and well-being. We deliver services which are led by the needs of the community that will create positive change, and empower and provide opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12,945.79 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in carried forward reserves of £23,306.37. The trustees identify financial sustainability as the most significant risk to the organisation. The charity is dependent on securing long-term funding to ensure its future resilience.
What the accounts disclose
“Financial sustainability continues to be the most significant risk.” — page 4
Trustees
- Germaine Ngoy Kyabu
- Gordon Tyler
- HUW THOMAS CLLR
- Harriet Rose
- Jennifer Beli Evans
- Lynne Thomas
- Paula Harris
- Samantha May Evans
- Sian Regan
- Victoria Lucy Daborn Tedder
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £44k | £57k |
| 31/12/2023 | £54k | £43k |
| 31/03/2023 | £91k | £81k |
| 31/03/2022 | £11k | £19k |
| 31/03/2021 | £7k | £3k |
Common questions
Is SEREN IN THE COMMUNITY CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £12,945.79 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in carried forward reserves of £23,306.37. The trustees identify financial sustainability as the most significant risk to the organisation. The charity is dependent on securing long-term funding to ensure its future resilience. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £11k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2022 | £88k | Seren in the Community Play |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/04/2022 | £11k | Staff salary |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/01/2019 | £10k | Seren in the Community |