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Ace (action In Caerau And Ely)

ACE (Action in Caerau & Ely) is a Charity located in Ely and Caerau, Cardiff. ACE aims to bring the community together, support community groups, manage and develop local projects, and find ways of regenerating the local community.

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Activities & Mission

ACE (Action in Caerau & Ely) is a Charity located in Ely and Caerau, Cardiff. ACE aims to bring the community together, support community groups, manage and develop local projects, and find ways of regenerating the local community.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,202,518
Latest Expenditure
£1,360,790

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,569
Charitable Activities £1,069,211
Other Trading £106,334
Investments £17,404
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,329,391
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,943
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £31,399

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,202,518
£1,360,790£1,329,391£1,770,298£614,80735 / 50
2024
£1,514,829
£1,365,052£1,365,052£1,928,565£565,26535 / 30
2023
£1,198,348
£1,549,544£1,476,996£1,788,789£117,88339 / 45
2022
£2,070,402
£1,208,892£1,208,892£2,064,426£413,65825 / 50
2021
£1,342,043
£1,020,241£1,020,241£1,202,916£82,64225 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ace (action In Caerau And Ely)

What does Ace (action In Caerau And Ely) do?

ACE (Action in Caerau & Ely) is a Charity located in Ely and Caerau, Cardiff. ACE aims to bring the community together, support community groups, manage and develop local projects, and find ways of regenerating the local community.

How much income did Ace (action In Caerau And Ely) report in 2025?

Ace (action In Caerau And Ely) reported total income of £1.20m and reported expenditure of £1.36m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ace (action In Caerau And Ely) registered as a charity?

Ace (action In Caerau And Ely) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2013 as charity number 1150422. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Ace (action In Caerau And Ely)?

Ace (action In Caerau And Ely) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Marian Dixey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ace (action In Caerau And Ely) operate?

Ace (action In Caerau And Ely) operates in Cardiff, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ace (action In Caerau And Ely) a registered charity?

Yes — Ace (action In Caerau And Ely) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150422.

Details

Address
ACE
Our Place: Dusty Forge
460 Cowbridge Road West
CARDIFF
CF5 5BZ
Registration Date
10 January 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5030637
Charity Number
1150422

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Trustees

Marian Dixey Chair
Dr Eva Elliot
James Roach
Janice Refalo
Jessica Davies
Leyton Devril Smith
Melvin Witherden

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