Vision 21 (Cyfle Cymru)
Analysis
Vision 21 (Cyfle Cymru) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cardiff. It was registered in April 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03045325). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Vision 21 (Cyfle Cymru) reported income of £2.3m and spending of £1.9m, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2.0m to £2.3m (+13%), an average of +3.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Vision 21 (Cyfle Cymru) sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Social Life Opportunities (Solo) (£2.3m), Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (£2.3m) and De LA Salle Great Britain CIO (£2.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 68%, trading 28%, investments 2.9% and donations and legacies 1.1%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.7%. Reserves of £3.0m would cover about 19 months of spending at that rate. It employed 49 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.1%
- Charitable activities 68%
- Trading 28%
- Investments 2.9%
- Other 0.1%
In the charity's own words
The charity's objective and principle activity is the education and training of adults with learning needs,by providing an environment in which they may be trained in vocational skills with a view to finding employment, so that they may play a full part in the community. We do this by providing vocational training in real work settings, that develop ability, confidence and social skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Social Life Opportunities (Solo) | Birmingham | £2.3m |
| Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity | Bedford | £2.3m |
| De LA Salle Great Britain CIO | Oxford | £2.3m |
| Releasing Potential Ltd | Hampshire | £2.3m |