Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf

Provision of Music Tuition to all ages

Activities & Mission

Provision of Music Tuition to all ages

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

Conwy Denbighshire Gwynedd Isle Of Anglesey Wrexham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£494,134

Latest Expenditure

£552,945

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £238,910

Charitable Activities £359,844

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,769

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £568,799

Raising Funds £0

Governance £2,710

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£494,134	£552,945				0 / 6
2024	£601,523	£568,799	£568,799	£292,070	£228,549	5 / 16
2023	£476,772	£460,333				0 / 3
2022	£400,045	£399,588				0 / 15
2021	£378,888	£321,359				0 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf

What does Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf do?

Provision of Music Tuition to all ages

How much income did Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf report in 2025?

Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf reported total income of £494k and reported expenditure of £553k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf?

Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf has a program ratio of 94.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf registered as a charity?

Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 December 2000 as charity number 1084271. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf?

Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is WYN THOMAS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf operate?

Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf operates across 5 areas, including Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf a registered charity?

Yes — Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Cyf is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084271.