MENTER IAITH BLAENAU GWENT, TORFAEN A MYNWY (MENTER BGTM)
L. THE MENTER SUPPORTS, PROMOTES AND DEVELOPS THE WELSH LANGUAGE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ADULT EDUCATION, CHILD CARE CLUBS, ACTIVITIES FOR LEARNERS, YOUTH CLUBS, THE USE OF THE WELSH LANGUAGE IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £8,330, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £68,156. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £40,000, which they consider adequate for three months of expenditure. The filing notes that the organization is exempt from statutory audit requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“Funding of £118,332 was provided by the Welsh Government for the employment of the Chief Officer, x2 Development Officers and the Social media officer's salary as well as rent, expenses, marketing and project costs.” — page 31
Trustees
- Dr Catrin Manisty
- Kevin Egan
- Lynne Davies
- Robert Michael Sanders
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £166k | £157k |
| 31/03/2024 | £164k | £149k |
| 31/03/2023 | £159k | £132k |
| 31/03/2022 | £143k | £138k |
| 31/03/2021 | £125k | £124k |
Common questions
Is MENTER IAITH BLAENAU GWENT, TORFAEN A MYNWY (MENTER BGTM) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a surplus of £8,330, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £68,156. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £40,000, which they consider adequate for three months of expenditure. The filing notes that the organization is exempt from statutory audit requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/10/2023 | £8k | Gwyliau Menter Iaith BGTM Festivals |