CYNGOR LLYFRAU CYMRU-THE BOOKS COUNCIL OF WALES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £723,824 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to a 10.5% budget cut and increased costs. Per the trustees' report, net assets excluding pension liabilities decreased to £2.9m, and the charity relies on ongoing Welsh Government funding to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, 1 member of staff (2024 – 0) earned, including national insurance, between £80,000 and £90,000.” — page 50
“During the year, 1 member of staff (2024 – 0) earned, including national insurance, between £80,000 and £90,000.” — page 50
“In Note 20, Professor Jane Aaron (a Books Council’s Trustee) is a Honno Press trustee, that received £66,909 in various grants.” — page 61
“Lowri Ifor works for Museum Wales for which the Books Council of Wales has a trading relationship, but transactions are not controlled by Lowri in any way.” — page 61
“In Note 20, Professor Jane Aaron (a Books Council’s Trustee) is a Honno Press trustee, that received £66,909 in various grants.” — page 61
“Lowri Ifor works for Museum Wales for which the Books Council of Wales has a trading relationship, but transactions are not controlled by Lowri in any way.” — page 61
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2024) to £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2025).
Funders the charity credits
- Llywodraeth Cymru
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/09/2022)
Trustees
- Linda Tomoschair
- Bethan Mair Hughes
- Catrin ALWENA Hughes Moakes
- Dr Andrew Webb
- Dr Caroline Owen Wintersgill
- EURONA ALDRICH
- Meinir Ebbsworth
- Ruth Thomas
- Yr Arglwydd Carwyn Jones
- Yr Athro Angharad Price
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £7.5m | £8.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £8.3m | £8.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £10.4m | £10.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £13.4m | £12.3m |
Common questions
Is CYNGOR LLYFRAU CYMRU-THE BOOKS COUNCIL OF WALES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £723,824 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to a 10.5% budget cut and increased costs. Per the trustees' report, net assets excluding pension liabilities decreased to £2.9m, and the charity relies on ongoing Welsh Government funding to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Llŷr James.
What does the highest-paid employee of CYNGOR LLYFRAU CYMRU-THE BOOKS COUNCIL OF WALES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPMENTS IN LITERACY UK (UK) | 1 | £10k |