THE LONDON WELSH CENTRE TRUST
To provide an educational and cultural centre in or near London to promote the knowledge and use of the welsh language, through educational means; and promote culture and education (e.g. literature, art, music, history, science) particularly relating to Wales and the Welsh people, but not exclusively, for the benefit of the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Group reported a deficit of £43,260 for the year ended August 2025, with total income of £564,957 against expenditure of £608,217. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £163,302, which is equivalent to 3.2 months of expenditure, while the charity is planning a significant fundraising campaign to ensure future stability.
What the accounts disclose
“This is equivalent to 3.2 months of expenditure relative to the 24-25 year.”
“The Trustees are planning a significant fundraising campaign before progressing with further major work in order to ensure the stability of the Centre.” — page 11
“The London Welsh Centre Ltd (LWCL) also donated to London Welsh Centre Trust (LWCT) 42,130” — page 38
“At 31 August 2025, inclusive of the donation above, the LWCT owed LWCL 19,408”
“The London Welsh Centre Ltd (LWCL) also donated to London Welsh Centre Trust (LWCT) 42,130” — page 38
“At 31 August 2025, inclusive of the donation above, the LWCT owed LWCL 19,408”
“The London Welsh Centre Trust wholly owns a trading subsidiary, London Welsh Centre Limited.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- RICHARD SAUNDERSchair
- Carwyn Cowell
- DAVID DANIEL
- Gareth David Headon
- Hannah Roberts
- Paul Wright
- Peter Allen
- Rhiannon George-Carey
- Richard Williams
- Susan Elan Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £535k | £603k |
| 31/08/2024 | £526k | £520k |
| 31/08/2023 | £517k | £471k |
| 31/08/2022 | £422k | £421k |
| 31/08/2021 | £329k | £363k |
Common questions
Is THE LONDON WELSH CENTRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Group reported a deficit of £43,260 for the year ended August 2025, with total income of £564,957 against expenditure of £608,217. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £163,302, which is equivalent to 3.2 months of expenditure, while the charity is planning a significant fundraising campaign to ensure future stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AL Philanthropies | 1 | £8.3m |
| BACKSTAGE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE BOOTH CHARITIES | 1 | £74k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £43k |
| WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY | 1 | £12k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £5k |
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- Y COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL
- EISTEDDFOD GENEDLAETHOL CYMRU
- YMDDIRIEDOLAETH NANT GWRTHEYRN
- THE LOWRY CENTRE TRUST
- CYNGOR LLYFRAU CYMRU-THE BOOKS COUNCIL OF WALES
- The English Language Centre
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON WELSH CENTRE TRUST | £535k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| Y COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL | £11.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EISTEDDFOD GENEDLAETHOL CYMRU | £6.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| YMDDIRIEDOLAETH NANT GWRTHEYRN | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LOWRY CENTRE TRUST | £30.5m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CYNGOR LLYFRAU CYMRU-THE BOOKS COUNCIL OF WALES | £7.5m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |