Voices From Care Cymru
Analysis
Voices From Care Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cardiff. It was registered in March 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03261608). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Voices From Care Cymru reported income of £870k and spending of £1.1m, spending 126% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £824k to £870k (+5.6%), an average of +1.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Voices From Care Cymru sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Mary's School Ascot Charitable Fund (£867k), FACT Community Transport (£872k) and BGF Foundation (£839k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97% and donations and legacies 2.5%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £21k. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £283k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 21 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Legacies 2.5%
- Charitable activities 97%
- Investments 0.1%
In the charity's own words
To advance the spiritual, educational and physical welfare of children in and from care by involving them in the decision making process and improving the effectiveness of services to them. To form forums of young people in and from care to provide them with advice and support in dealing with their problems, education and seaking employment. To increase their self esteem & confidence.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School Ascot Charitable Fund | Ascot | £867k |
| FACT Community Transport | Cambridgeshire | £872k |
| BGF Foundation | London | £839k |
| Focus Foundation | Shoreham-By-Sea | £879k |