Plynlimon Heritage Trust
Analysis
Plynlimon Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Aberystwyth. It was registered in August 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04245752). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Plynlimon Heritage Trust reported income of £267k and spending of £7,994, leaving 97% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 2574%. Over the whole period it spent 6.8% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Plynlimon Heritage Trust sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Thames Explorer Trust (£265k), BASC Wildlife Fund Charity (£268k) and Tanfield Railway Trust Limited (£263k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Trust enables work on heritage projects within the Ceredigion uplands. In the year 2011-12 it made a loan to Pentir Pumlumon for the furtherance of community projects, and continued to seek funds for future projects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Thames Explorer Trust | London | £265k |
| BASC Wildlife Fund Charity | Wrexham | £268k |
| Tanfield Railway Trust Limited | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £263k |
| Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire) | Worcestershire | £273k |