Area 43
Also known as: Cardigan Youth Project
To promote the benefit of the young inhabitants of Cardigan and the surrounding area predominately aged 16-25 years without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of health and social welfare, counselling and advice, recreation and leisure time activities.
Activities & Mission
To promote the benefit of the young inhabitants of Cardigan and the surrounding area predominately aged 16-25 years without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of health and social welfare, counselling and advice, recreation and leisure time activities.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,809,206 | £1,661,135 | £1,645,556 | £1,570,615 | £1,570,615 | 60 / 14 |
| 2024 | £1,200,799 | £1,165,682 | £1,165,682 | £1,406,080 | £1,095,438 | 34 / 12 |
| 2023 | £963,103 | £867,947 | £839,667 | £1,414,590 | £1,060,217 | 42 / 6 |
| 2022 | £1,045,699 | £650,092 | £630,479 | £1,379,369 | £1,060,217 | 42 / 8 |
| 2021 | £703,292 | £548,285 | £544,199 | £984,275 | £120,000 | 25 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Area 43
What does Area 43 do?
To promote the benefit of the young inhabitants of Cardigan and the surrounding area predominately aged 16-25 years without distinction of gender, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions by the provision of facilities to advance education and provide facilities in the interests of health and social welfare, counselling and advice, recreation and leisure time activities.
How much income did Area 43 report in 2025?
Area 43 reported total income of £1.81m and reported expenditure of £1.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Area 43?
Area 43 has a program ratio of 91.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Area 43 registered as a charity?
Area 43 was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 2019 as charity number 1181959. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Area 43?
Area 43 is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Area 43 operate?
Area 43 operates across 3 areas: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
Is Area 43 a registered charity?
Yes — Area 43 is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181959.
Details
35 Pendre
CARDIGAN
Ceredigion
SA43 1JS
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Also Known As
- Cardigan Youth Project
- Area 43
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated