THE LAUGHARNE CORPORATION LANDS
The charity's activities are confined to the area of Laugharne and Llansadurnen and benefits are restricted to the inhabitants of the area. Assistance is given to organisations and occasionally to individuals. Exceptionally, assistance may be given to individuals with a close connection to Laugharne living in the surrounding area.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE:(1) THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, OLD AGE, DISABLEMENT AND SICKNESS AMONG THE INHABITANTS;(2) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AMONG THE INHABITANTS;(3) THE PROVISION AND SUPPORT, IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION FOR THE INHABITANTS, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(4) THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES OF A CHARITABLE NATURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS(5) THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF BUILDINGS AND LAND THAT IS OF ARCHITECTURAL, HISTORICAL, SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL MERIT OR, IN THE CASE OF LAND, IS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS(6) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN LAUGHARNE OR FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS AS THE GRAND JURY OF THE COURT LEET AND THE COURT BARON OF LAUGHARNE CORPORATION FROM TIME TO TIME THINKS FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £29,145 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £1,110,134. The trustees report that reserves are invested in a Charity Bank account and that the charity holds investment property valued at £1,550,000. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year £4,475 (2024 - £4,825) was paid in respect of honoraria and expenses to the trustees and recorder.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Adam Lewis
- Aled Williams
- Andrew Edwards
- Andrew Williams
- Brian Roberts
- Craig Bowen
- David Gordon-Cranmer
- David Hewlett
- David Rees
- David Roberts
- Derek John
- Ian Waters
- Jeffrey Downes
- Josh Lewis
- Justin John
- Ken Watts
- Lloyd Morris
- Morgan Lewis
- Owen Watts
- Paul Lewis
- Paul Richards
- Peter Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £82k | £53k |
| 30/09/2024 | £72k | £40k |
| 30/09/2023 | £72k | £58k |
| 30/09/2022 | £66k | £65k |
| 30/09/2021 | £61k | £110k |
Common questions
Is THE LAUGHARNE CORPORATION LANDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £29,145 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £1,110,134. The trustees report that reserves are invested in a Charity Bank account and that the charity holds investment property valued at £1,550,000. No material uncertainties or risks to going concern were identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.