National Youth Arts Wales

Performing arts

Activities & Mission

Performing arts

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

Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,186,938

Latest Expenditure

£1,246,457

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £205,382

Charitable Activities £823,227

Other Trading £0

Investments £30,548

Other Income £127,781

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,246,457

Raising Funds £0

Governance £9,480

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 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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,186,938	£1,246,457	£1,246,457	£1,085,914	£334,991	12 / 0
2024	£1,094,634	£1,262,728	£1,262,728	£1,145,433	£421,816	12 / 0
2023	£1,540,711	£1,073,444	£1,073,444	£1,313,527	£425,704	14 / 0
2022	£744,279	£590,633	£590,633	£846,260	£204,699	12 / 0
2021	£560,577	£402,438	£402,438	£692,613	£43,116	7 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Youth Arts Wales

What does National Youth Arts Wales do?

Performing arts

How much income did National Youth Arts Wales report in 2025?

National Youth Arts Wales reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £1.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was National Youth Arts Wales registered as a charity?

National Youth Arts Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2016 as charity number 1170643. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs National Youth Arts Wales?

National Youth Arts Wales is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karen Pimbley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Youth Arts Wales operate?

National Youth Arts Wales operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is National Youth Arts Wales a registered charity?

Yes — National Youth Arts Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170643.