Penybanc Welfare Association
Analysis
Penybanc Welfare Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ammanford. It was registered in March 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, amateur sport, recreation and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Penybanc Welfare Association reported income of £79k and spending of £10k, leaving 87% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £11k to £79k (+608%), an average of +63% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 250%. Over the whole period it spent 43% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Penybanc Welfare Association sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Herne Bay Harriers FC (£79k), Hamstreet and District Sports and Leisure Association (£79k) and The Barnetby Village Hall Committee (£79k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide a recreation ground and welfare amenities for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of political, religious or other opinions with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants (in particular but not exclusively, such of the said inhabitants as are members of the mining community).
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Harriers FC | Herne Bay | £79k |
| Hamstreet and District Sports and Leisure Association | Ashford | £79k |
| The Barnetby Village Hall Committee | Barnetby | £79k |
| The Lee Moor Public Hall and Recreation Club | Plymouth | £80k |