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Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park

Our objective is to improve the facilities at Coed Gwilym Park, Clydach , Swansea SA6 5NS. We will do this with donations received from local individuals , local businesses and running local events. We will also be applying for grants from various sources such as the Community Lottery Fund, Mynydd Y Gwair Wind Farm, Garfield Weston Foundation, Landfill Tax , Co Op Group, Tesco and others.

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Activities & Mission

Our objective is to improve the facilities at Coed Gwilym Park, Clydach , Swansea SA6 5NS. We will do this with donations received from local individuals , local businesses and running local events. We will also be applying for grants from various sources such as the Community Lottery Fund, Mynydd Y Gwair Wind Farm, Garfield Weston Foundation, Landfill Tax , Co Op Group, Tesco 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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£596,284
Latest Expenditure
£347,886

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 45.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% of UK Associations 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 £492,661
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £98,910
Investments £0
Other Income £4,713

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £273,797
Raising Funds £74,089
Governance £2,687
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 2024.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£596,284
£347,886£273,797£258,616£02 / 30
2023
£213,311
£201,4390 / 54
2022
£243,944
£344,6610 / 0
2021
£102,159
£9,4350 / 0
2020
£12,009
£41,0100 / 90

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park

What does Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park do?

Our objective is to improve the facilities at Coed Gwilym Park, Clydach , Swansea SA6 5NS. We will do this with donations received from local individuals , local businesses and running local events. We will also be applying for grants from various sources such as the Community Lottery Fund, Mynydd Y Gwair Wind Farm, Garfield Weston Foundation, Landfill Tax , Co Op Group, Tesco and others.

How much income did Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park report in 2024?

Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park reported total income of £596k and reported expenditure of £348k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park?

Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park has a program ratio of 45.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park registered as a charity?

Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 2019 as charity number 1182299. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park?

Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park operate?

Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park operates in City Of Swansea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Coed Gwilym Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182299.

Details

Address
Coed Gwilym Park
Clydach
SWANSEA
SA6 5NS
Registration Date
4 March 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5135129
Charity Number
1182299

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Trustees

CHRIS HOLLOWAY
Dafydd Gareth Thomas
DENISE SPARKS
GWYN EVANS
Robert Beale
Robert Michael Havard
Timothy Luke Daley
Veronica Fuller
William John Gowman

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