XL Wales
Analysis
XL Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swansea. It was registered in August 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03191309). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, XL Wales reported income of £64k and spending of £66k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £60k to £64k (+8.0%), an average of +1.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, XL Wales sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Freshford and Limpley Stoke Community Association (£64k), The Bristol Commonwealth Society (£65k) and Alphington Community Association (£64k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
An educational charity and social enterprise operating across South and West Wales. Delivering innovative and motivational activities in schools and community venues. Concentrating on promoting subject skills in science, design, technology, maths and ICT in primary school children, young people and adults. This is achieved by utilising fun, exciting, interactive and hands-on practical challenges.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Freshford and Limpley Stoke Community Association | Bath | £64k |
| The Bristol Commonwealth Society | Bristol | £65k |
| Alphington Community Association | Exeter | £64k |
| Priority Management Ltd | Liverpool | £66k |