Wales Epilepsy Association Cyf
Analysis
Wales Epilepsy Association Cyf is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rhostyllen. It was registered in November 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03262144). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Wales Epilepsy Association Cyf reported income of £109k and spending of £167k, spending 153% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £175k to £109k (-38%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 105%. Over the whole period it spent 113% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Wales Epilepsy Association Cyf sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of the Royal Cornwall Hospital (£109k), The Aletheia Foundation (£109k) and Myrdle Charities (£109k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aims of our charity are to support people with epilepsy, their families and carers within Wales. Our activities include a Helpline, Fieldworker services in clinics and the community. Supporting groups and volunteers, offering training and awareness. We produce information leaflets and have a web-site.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Royal Cornwall Hospital | Truro | £109k |
| The Aletheia Foundation | London | £109k |
| Myrdle Charities | London | £109k |
| Tectona Trust | Devon | £109k |