CYMDEITHAS GWENYNWYR CYMRU/THE WELSH BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION
Overall body for the Beekeeping Associations in Wales
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,625.75 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a significant improvement against the budgeted loss of £5,041.18. Per the trustees' report, this result was driven by lower-than-expected expenditure in several areas, which offset income that was also below budget projections.
What the accounts disclose
“The Reserve policy states that the Charity (WBKA) shall maintain a reserve of £10,000-£13,000.” — page 23
Trustees
- Ceri Alison Joyner
- DAVID JOHN BOWLES
- GRAHAM WHEELER
- Jennifer Mary Shaw
- Keith Davies
- Paul Pearce
- Selwyn John Runnett
- Wendy York
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £34k | £36k |
| 31/12/2023 | £36k | £41k |
| 31/12/2022 | £37k | £40k |
| 31/12/2021 | £22k | £25k |
| 31/12/2020 | £24k | £25k |
Common questions
Is CYMDEITHAS GWENYNWYR CYMRU/THE WELSH BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £2,625.75 for the year ended 31 December 2024, a significant improvement against the budgeted loss of £5,041.18. Per the trustees' report, this result was driven by lower-than-expected expenditure in several areas, which offset income that was also below budget projections. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/02/2013 | £5k | WBKA Website Redesign |