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Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales

Elusen genedlaethol sy'n cefnogi'r diwydiant cyhoeddi ac yn datblygu darllen yng Nghymru yw Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru. Rydym yn hyrwyddo llythrennedd a darllen er pleser drwy ystod o ymgyrchoedd, gweithgareddau a diwyddiadau ledled Cymru, gan weithio'n aml mewn partneriaeth gydag ysgolion, llyfrgelloedd a sefydliadau llenyddol eraill. Mae'r elusen hon yn olynu'r elusen flaenorol 505262.

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Activities & Mission

Elusen genedlaethol sy'n cefnogi'r diwydiant cyhoeddi ac yn datblygu darllen yng Nghymru yw Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru. Rydym yn hyrwyddo llythrennedd a darllen er pleser drwy ystod o ymgyrchoedd, gweithgareddau a diwyddiadau ledled Cymru, gan weithio'n aml mewn partneriaeth gydag ysgolion, llyfrgelloedd a sefydliadau llenyddol eraill. Mae'r elusen hon yn olynu'r elusen flaenorol 505262.

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

Latest Income
£7,497,168
Latest Expenditure
£8,222,294

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £4,768,674
Other Trading £2,722,297
Investments £6,197
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,430,280
Raising Funds £0
Governance £333,709
Grants to Institutions £2,166,457
Other Expenditure £2,792,014

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£7,497,168
£8,222,294£5,430,280£2,861,963£874,99636 / 26
2024
£8,287,606
£8,667,084£5,527,610£3,585,787£1,164,58836 / 26
2023
£10,412,945
£10,016,088£5,840,129£3,960,311£978,66439 / 24
2022
£13,428,548
£12,349,929£9,127,952£710,604£881,03336 / 38

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales

What does Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales do?

Elusen genedlaethol sy'n cefnogi'r diwydiant cyhoeddi ac yn datblygu darllen yng Nghymru yw Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru. Rydym yn hyrwyddo llythrennedd a darllen er pleser drwy ystod o ymgyrchoedd, gweithgareddau a diwyddiadau ledled Cymru, gan weithio'n aml mewn partneriaeth gydag ysgolion, llyfrgelloedd a sefydliadau llenyddol eraill. Mae'r elusen hon yn olynu'r elusen flaenorol 505262.

How much income did Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales report in 2025?

Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales reported total income of £7.50m and reported expenditure of £8.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales registered as a charity?

Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 2020 as charity number 1192269. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales?

Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Linda Tomos. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales operate?

Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales a registered charity?

Yes — Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru-The Books Council Of Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192269.

Details

Address
CYNGOR LLYFRAU CYMRU
CASTELL BRYCHAN
ABERYSTWYTH
SY23 2JB
Registration Date
11 November 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5170290
Charity Number
1192269

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Trustees

Linda Tomos Chair
Bethan Mair Hughes
Catrin ALWENA Hughes Moakes
Dr Andrew Webb
Dr Caroline Owen Wintersgill
EURONA ALDRICH
Meinir Ebbsworth
Ruth Thomas
Yr Arglwydd Carwyn Jones
Yr Athro Angharad Price

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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