Cyfeillion Amgueddfa Cymru - Friends Museum Wales
Analysis
Cyfeillion Amgueddfa Cymru - Friends Museum Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cardiff. It was registered in September 1989, 37 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Cyfeillion Amgueddfa Cymru - Friends Museum Wales reported income of £22k and spending of £17k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £20k to £22k (+11%), an average of +2.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 118% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Cyfeillion Amgueddfa Cymru - Friends Museum Wales sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lythe and District Young Farmers Club (£22k), The Friends of Strode Theatre (£22k) and Victoria Hall (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the National Museum Wales. To raise funds to support museum projects. To act in an ambassadorial role. To convey views to the Museum when requested.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lythe and District Young Farmers Club | North Yorkshire | £22k |
| The Friends of Strode Theatre | Somerset | £22k |
| Victoria Hall | Hampshire | £22k |
| Cornwall Scrap Store | Cornwall | £22k |