Coleg Llanymddyfri
Analysis
Coleg Llanymddyfri is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Llandovery. It was registered in November 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08133485). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2024, Coleg Llanymddyfri reported income of £4.9m and spending of £5.1m, spending 103% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2024, income grew from £4.1m to £4.9m (+21%), an average of +6.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Coleg Llanymddyfri sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (£4.9m), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Souls, Langham Place, London (£5.1m) and Big Church Festival Limited (£4.9m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 2.1%. Reserves of £5.0m would cover about 12 months of spending at that rate. It employed 95 people.
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.4%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 1.2%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of; education by the conduct of Llandovery College or such other schools in Wales as the trustees shall decide & by other ancillary activities for the benefit of the community; education for the provision of instruction in the Welsh Language, Heritage, Culture & Arts; religion by the provision of instruction in accordance with the principles & doctrines of the Church in Wales.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union | Ulverston | £4.9m |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Souls, Langham Place, London | London | £5.1m |
| Big Church Festival Limited | West Sussex | £4.9m |
| Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Board of Finance | Powys | £5.1m |