Cathays and Central Youth and Community Project
Analysis
Cathays and Central Youth and Community Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cardiff. It was registered in January 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06141902). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Cathays and Central Youth and Community Project reported income of £967k and spending of £1.1m, spending 119% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £380k to £967k (+155%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 222%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Cathays and Central Youth and Community Project sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 94th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Panathlon Foundation Limited (£967k), Remodifyz Trust (£971k) and North East Equality & Diversity Limited (£966k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 83%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.2%. It employed 85 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 83%
- Other 17%
In the charity's own words
Activities include youth clubs, holiday projects, inclusive provision for young people with additional needs, music projects supporting young people and their development, and various classes. Facilities include a community cafe, music practice rooms and a recording studio. Community groups and events are also held within the halls. Working closely with volunteers, students, and youth members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Panathlon Foundation Limited | Essex | £967k |
| Remodifyz Trust | London | £971k |
| North East Equality & Diversity Limited | Northumberland | £966k |
| Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan Trust | Leicester | £972k |