Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales

Also known as: Clubs for Young People Wales, The Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Wales (bgcw), Welsh Federation of Boys' and Girls' Clubs, Welsh Federation of Boys' and Girls' Groups

Education and training of children and young people.Arts and culture, sport, recreation, community development.Providing and training volunteers.National umbrella body.

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Activities & Mission

Education and training of children and young people.Arts and culture, sport, recreation, community development.Providing and training volunteers.National umbrella body.

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.

Region

Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£0

Latest Expenditure

£0

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £26,779

Charitable Activities £584,198

Other Trading £42,502

Investments £443

Other Income £1,661

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £584,091

Raising Funds £0

Governance £21,174

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — Bad Bikes Youth Project (organisation 5039538)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2023	£655,583	£584,091	£584,091	£562,552	£90,000	17 / 2
2022	£828,077	£461,612	£461,612	£491,060	£115,000	19 / 13
2021	£315,484	£259,894				0 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales

What does Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales do?

Education and training of children and young people.Arts and culture, sport, recreation, community development.Providing and training volunteers.National umbrella body.

How much income did Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales report in 2023?

Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales reported total income of £656k and reported expenditure of £584k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales registered as a charity?

Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 1992 as charity number 1009142. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales?

Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Borsden MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales operate?

Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales a registered charity?

Yes — Boys' And Girls' Clubs Of Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1009142.