Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd
We are a steering group working together to launch a Law Centre for north Wales. The Centre will provide legal advice, assistance and representation to those who would otherwise be unable to afford it, and public legal education. It will employ lawyers and caseworkers to provide legal services directly to clients, and will aim to provide services under the legal aid scheme.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure deficit of £26,813 for the year, with total funds decreasing from £44,691 to £17,878. The trustees report that unrestricted funds are £8,396 and restricted funds are £9,482, while noting that the Operations Director left in September 2025 and an interim CEO was appointed. The charity's reserves policy targets six months of annual operating costs, but the current unrestricted reserves are significantly below this target.
What the accounts disclose
“the Board has set a long-term target of accumulating a reserve fund which represents six months of our annual operating costs.” — page 5
Trustees
- Christopher Anthony Lothian-Fieldchair
- Carol Hackett
- Daniel Neil Scrase
- Deborah Wilkins
- Dr Daniel Carl Newman
- Martin Nathan Goldstein
- Ronald Joseph Davison
- Susan James
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £118k | £145k |
| 31/03/2024 | £147k | £119k |
| 31/03/2023 | £36k | £20k |
Common questions
Is Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure deficit of £26,813 for the year, with total funds decreasing from £44,691 to £17,878. The trustees report that unrestricted funds are £8,396 and restricted funds are £9,482, while noting that the Operations Director left in September 2025 and an interim CEO was appointed. The charity's reserves policy targets six months of annual operating costs, but the current unrestricted reserves are significantly below this target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd as a grant recipient include COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY | FY2025 | £45k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2025 | £20k | Co-producing a legal strategy with North Wales communities |
| A B Charitable Trust | 12/09/2024 | £45k | A grant to North Wales Community Law |