Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru
Analysis
Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cardiff. It was registered in March 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru reported income of £57.7m and spending of £56.4m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £72.4m to £57.7m (-20%), an average of -5.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stowe School Limited (£53.6m), Southbank Centre (£58.3m) and The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (£51.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 66% and investments 1.8%. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £31.0m. Reserves of £7.4m would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 81 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 66%
- Charitable activities 0.4%
- Investments 1.8%
- Other 32%
In the charity's own words
The Arts Council of Wales is responsible for developing and funding the arts in Wales for the benefit of people throughout Wales. We formulate arts strategies, undertake research, and provide recurrent and one-off grants to organisations and individuals. We also manage a range of non-grant activities and services, often in partnership with local authorities and others.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stowe School Limited | Buckingham | £53.6m |
| Southbank Centre | London | £58.3m |
| The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music | London | £51.6m |
| Wjec Cbac Limited | Cardiff | £66.5m |