WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £1.99 million for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £13.0 million. Per the trustees' report, the organisation maintains a prudent financial strategy with significant designated reserves to ensure long-term stability and sustainability. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“£100,000 – £109,999 1”
“The trustees have set a policy which requires that reserves be maintained at a level that ensures WCVA’s core activity could continue should a major funder reduce or remove its funding and that a proportion of reserves be maintained in a readily realisable form.”
“Grants and Procurement Contracts awarded to bodies where Trustees either have direct control or significant influence have been disclosed within note 8.” — page 169
“Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations Edward Watts 899,760”
“Grants and Procurement Contracts awarded to bodies where Trustees either have direct control or significant influence have been disclosed within note 8.” — page 169
“Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations Edward Watts 899,760”
“Grants and Procurement Contracts awarded to bodies where Trustees either have direct control or significant influence have been disclosed within note 8.” — page 169
“Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations Edward Watts 899,760”
“Grants and Procurement Contracts awarded to bodies where Trustees either have direct control or significant influence have been disclosed within note 8.” — page 169
“Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations Edward Watts 899,760”
“Grants and Procurement Contracts awarded to bodies where Trustees either have direct control or significant influence have been disclosed within note 8.” — page 169
“Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations Edward Watts 899,760”
“Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales Ltd Trading”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Neil Rhys Woodingchair
- Callum Edward Pople Jones
- Christopher Peter Lines
- Colin James Arnold
- Edward Watts MBE DL
- Ellis Mark Richard Peares
- Gareth Clubb
- Jainaba Conteh
- Judith Alexandra Stone
- Kate Eleanor Young
- Lowri Catrin Jones
- Menai Peris Owen-Jones
- Rhian Helen Elizabeth Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36.6m | £34.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £33.2m | £29.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £35.0m | £33.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £39.0m | £35.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £51.0m | £49.7m |
Common questions
Is WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £1.99 million for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £13.0 million. Per the trustees' report, the organisation maintains a prudent financial strategy with significant designated reserves to ensure long-term stability and sustainability. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bevan Buckland LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/12/2018 | £250k | "Catalyst Cymru: Building heritage capacity" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/03/2018 | £10k | "Enhanced Heritage of Wales Research Project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 24/11/2017 | £10k | "Heritage of Wales Research Project" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 21/05/2013 | £632k | "Giving the past a future – sustainable heritage in Wales" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/07/2005 | £457 | "A Project To Commemorate The Events Leading To The End Of Ww2 With The Recording Of Peoples Memories And Experiences Of The War Throughout A" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WOLVERHAMPTON LGBT+ | 1 | £149 |