Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru
Also known as: The Arts Council of Wales
The Arts Council of Wales is responsible for developing and funding the arts in Wales for the benefit of people throughout Wales. We formulate arts strategies, undertake research, and provide recurrent and one-off grants to organisations and individuals. We also manage a range of non-grant activities and services, often in partnership with local authorities and others.
Activities & Mission
The Arts Council of Wales is responsible for developing and funding the arts in Wales for the benefit of people throughout Wales. We formulate arts strategies, undertake research, and provide recurrent and one-off grants to organisations and individuals. We also manage a range of non-grant activities and services, often in partnership with local authorities and others.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 102). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 98% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £57,739,000 | £56,399,000 | £53,480,000 | £8,534,000 | £7,390,000 | 81 / 0 |
| 2024 | £61,311,000 | £62,100,000 | £43,537,000 | £7,194,000 | £6,224,000 | 86 / 0 |
| 2023 | £78,547,000 | £79,163,000 | £60,977,000 | £7,983,000 | £6,293,000 | 86 / 0 |
| 2022 | £65,466,000 | £71,678,000 | £48,047,000 | £8,599,000 | £6,779,000 | 80 / 0 |
| 2021 | £72,366,000 | £68,358,000 | £55,654,000 | £14,811,000 | £13,573,000 | 75 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru
What does Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru do?
The Arts Council of Wales is responsible for developing and funding the arts in Wales for the benefit of people throughout Wales. We formulate arts strategies, undertake research, and provide recurrent and one-off grants to organisations and individuals. We also manage a range of non-grant activities and services, often in partnership with local authorities and others.
How much income did Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru report in 2025?
Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru reported total income of £57.74m and reported expenditure of £56.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru?
Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru has a program ratio of 92.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 102 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru registered as a charity?
Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 March 1994 as charity number 1034245. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru?
Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Margaret-Anne Russell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru operate?
Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru a registered charity?
Yes — Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1034245.
Details
Bute Place
Cardiff
CF10 5AL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Arts Council of Wales
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated