DOLGELLAU INSTITUTE (KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE FREE LIBRARY)
The provision and maintenance of an institute for the inhabitants of Dolgellau and the neighbourhood thereof, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition of life for the said inhabitants.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £9,496.75, resulting in a closing balance of £32,133.05. Income was derived from grants and hiring fees, while expenditure included staff salaries and maintenance costs. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and that the accounts corresponded with those records.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- BOB GUNTON
- BRANWEN RHYS DAFYDD
- DYFRIG SIENCYN SIENCYN
- HEILYN WILLIAMS
- JOHN CADWALADR
- Jo Checkley
- Nia Smith
- Sion Edwards
- YWAIN MYFYR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £34k | £44k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £16k |
| 31/03/2023 | £27k | £22k |
| 31/03/2022 | £108k | £150k |
| 31/03/2021 | £61k | £63k |
Common questions
Is DOLGELLAU INSTITUTE (KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE FREE LIBRARY) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £9,496.75, resulting in a closing balance of £32,133.05. Income was derived from grants and hiring fees, while expenditure included staff salaries and maintenance costs. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and that the accounts corresponded with those records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.