NORWEGIAN CHURCH CARDIFF BAY
The charity manages the incoming Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. It focuses on: Heritage - interpreting the rich history of the church since 1868 and its transfer to the existing site in 1992; Arts - running an arts programme; Community - working with local organisations and hosting events; encouraging Norwegian links with Wales.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £49,409 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds being negative at £61,683. The trustees report that they initiated a restructuring of staff and increased focus on income-generating activities to address these financial losses. Despite the deficit, the trustees express confidence in the charity's future viability and note that the lease for the church premises is expected to be renewed.
What the accounts disclose
“The NCCB is a registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (charity number 1195926) and has a wholly owned trading company - Norwegian Church Cardiff Bay Trading Limited registered with Companies House (registration number 13904906).” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/06/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (28/03/2024)
Trustees
- Dr MARTIN LIONEL REES PRICEchair
- Cato Syversen
- Michael John Parkinson
- Philip Hoy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £84k | £132k |
| 31/03/2024 | £79k | £111k |
| 31/03/2023 | £67k | £68k |
| 31/03/2022 | £31k | £18k |
Common questions
Is NORWEGIAN CHURCH CARDIFF BAY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £49,409 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds being negative at £61,683. The trustees report that they initiated a restructuring of staff and increased focus on income-generating activities to address these financial losses. Despite the deficit, the trustees express confidence in the charity's future viability and note that the lease for the church premises is expected to be renewed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORWEGIAN CHURCH CARDIFF BAY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORWEGIAN CHURCH CARDIFF BAY as a grant recipient include THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FUND | FY2022 | £20k | Project Development Grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/11/2023 | £188k | "Norwegian Church Heritage Research and Outreach Project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/08/2022 | £52k | "Norwegian Church Collation of Heritage" |