Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated)
Also known as: The Welsh League of Youth (incorporated), Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Yr Urdd
Prif amcanion yr elusen yw sicrhau bod holl ieuenctid Cymru yn cael y cyfle trwy gyfrwng y gymraeg i ddatblygu'n unigolion cyflawn, a'u galluogi i chwarae rhan adeiladol yn y gymdeithas. Trwy feithrin sgiliau personol a chymdeithasol. Cynigir profiadau canolfannau preswyl, profiadau celfyddydol, ystod eang o chwaraeon, ynghyd a darpariaeth o weithgaredd ar lefel leol.
Activities & Mission
Prif amcanion yr elusen yw sicrhau bod holl ieuenctid Cymru yn cael y cyfle trwy gyfrwng y gymraeg i ddatblygu'n unigolion cyflawn, a'u galluogi i chwarae rhan adeiladol yn y gymdeithas. Trwy feithrin sgiliau personol a chymdeithasol. Cynigir profiadau canolfannau preswyl, profiadau celfyddydol, ystod eang o chwaraeon, ynghyd a darpariaeth o weithgaredd ar lefel leol.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 88% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 86% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Arts charities with income over £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 | £18,325,446 | £18,320,576 | £18,262,038 | £32,377,071 | £5,269,315 | 378 / 10000 |
| 2024 | £18,139,291 | £17,942,337 | £17,886,707 | £32,315,659 | £5,471,060 | 372 / 2000 |
| 2023 | £19,558,315 | £15,015,734 | £14,968,933 | £31,943,872 | £7,597,048 | 305 / 10000 |
| 2022 | £11,347,505 | £8,648,833 | £8,608,220 | £27,463,083 | £6,670,574 | 215 / 10000 |
| 2021 | £9,560,952 | £6,851,933 | £6,803,796 | £24,559,848 | £6,743,566 | 248 / 10000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated)
What does Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) do?
Prif amcanion yr elusen yw sicrhau bod holl ieuenctid Cymru yn cael y cyfle trwy gyfrwng y gymraeg i ddatblygu'n unigolion cyflawn, a'u galluogi i chwarae rhan adeiladol yn y gymdeithas. Trwy feithrin sgiliau personol a chymdeithasol. Cynigir profiadau canolfannau preswyl, profiadau celfyddydol, ystod eang o chwaraeon, ynghyd a darpariaeth o weithgaredd ar lefel leol.
How much income did Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) report in 2025?
Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) reported total income of £18.33m and reported expenditure of £18.32m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated)?
Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) has a program ratio of 99.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) registered as a charity?
Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 1997 as charity number 524481. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated)?
Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nia Bennett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) operate?
Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) a registered charity?
Yes — Cwmni Urdd Gobaith Cymru (corfforedig) / The Welsh League Of Youth (incorporated) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 524481.
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Also Known As
- The Welsh League of Youth (incorporated)
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- Yr Urdd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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