CYNGHRAIR SEIRIOL ALLIANCE
To develop the capacity and skills of socially, economically or otherwise disadvantaged members of the community of Seiriol and the surrounding area, in such a way that their needs can be more effectively identified and met and that they are empowered to participate more fully in society.
Objects
TO DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY OR OTHERWISE DISADVANTAGED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY OF SEIROL AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEIR NEEDS CAN BE MORE EFFECTIVELY IDENTIFIED AND MET AND THAT THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the organization faces challenges regarding funding and long-term sustainability, noting that a lack of time and resources has impacted its ability to fulfill ambitious priorities. Despite these constraints, the organization reports continued progress in various community activities and volunteer engagement.
What the accounts disclose
“Thanks to the generosity of local people and businesses we raised over £40,000 and were able to replace our ageing minibus with a newer vehicle.” — page 3
“There continue to be challenges ahead, particularly with regard to funding and the long term sustainability of Cynghrair Seiriol Alliance. A lack of time and resources has impacted our ability to fulfil our ambitious priorities.” — page 5
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 50
- Government income: £18,059 — grants £18,059 (2); 15% of the £120,628 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 50
- Government income: £6,725 — grants £6,725 (2); 17% of the £40,502 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 40
- Government income: £20,000 — grants £20,000 (1); 27% of the £75,130 total gross income on the same return
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 4 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2023 (received 09/04/2024, 69 days after the 31/01/2024 due date).
Trustees
- Barbara Ann Williams
- Diana Bell
- Dr STEPHEN MACVICAR
- Gethyn Wyn Rowlands
- JOHN ALWYN ROWLANDS
- Janet Eileen Owens
- Lesley Joy Rendle
- Robert James Macaulay
- Stephen Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £121k | £113k |
| 31/03/2024 | £41k | £58k |
| 31/03/2023 | £75k | £70k |
| 31/03/2022 | £98k | £82k |
Common questions
Is CYNGHRAIR SEIRIOL ALLIANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the organization faces challenges regarding funding and long-term sustainability, noting that a lack of time and resources has impacted its ability to fulfill ambitious priorities. Despite these constraints, the organization reports continued progress in various community activities and volunteer engagement.