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Friends Of Oystermouth Castle

Oystermouth Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade 1 Listed Building. Access and presentation is supervised by this charity which promotes the history and heritage of the site to visitors and provides a venue for many school, college and university students. The castle hosts Medieval Re-enactments and Living History Societies which recreate aspects of life during the Middle Ages.

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Activities & Mission

Oystermouth Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade 1 Listed Building. Access and presentation is supervised by this charity which promotes the history and heritage of the site to visitors and provides a venue for many school, college and university students. The castle hosts Medieval Re-enactments and Living History Societies which recreate aspects of life during the Middle 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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£142,727
Latest Expenditure
£92,024

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 64.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 64.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

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
2025
£142,727
£92,0240 / 55
2024
£171,163
£137,7930 / 50
2023
£83,117
£35,8440 / 45
2022
£69,282
£63,1190 / 38
2021
£16,612
£27,9930 / 44

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of Oystermouth Castle

What does Friends Of Oystermouth Castle do?

Oystermouth Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade 1 Listed Building. Access and presentation is supervised by this charity which promotes the history and heritage of the site to visitors and provides a venue for many school, college and university students. The castle hosts Medieval Re-enactments and Living History Societies which recreate aspects of life during the Middle Ages.

How much income did Friends Of Oystermouth Castle report in 2025?

Friends Of Oystermouth Castle reported total income of £143k and reported expenditure of £92k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of Oystermouth Castle registered as a charity?

Friends Of Oystermouth Castle was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 1992 as charity number 1011377. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Friends Of Oystermouth Castle?

Friends Of Oystermouth Castle is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of Oystermouth Castle operate?

Friends Of Oystermouth Castle operates in City Of Swansea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of Oystermouth Castle a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of Oystermouth Castle is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1011377.

Details

Address
7 Libby Way
Mumbles
Swansea
SA3 4LB
Registration Date
17 June 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1011377
Charity Number
1011377

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Trustees

Christopher Gerald Oldfield
Clive Beverley Hughes
David Martin Wintle
Gerald Charles Thomas
John William Marvelley
Marie Elizabeth Hughes
Michael William Eames
Paul Samuel Lewis

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