Safer Wales

Also known as: Safer Cardiff, Safer Wales Incorporating Safer Cardiff

OUR MAIN OBJECT IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY SAFETY PRIMARILY FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE OF WALES, IN PARTICULAR THE COUNTY OF CARDIFF AND SURROUNDING AREAS. WE CURRENTLY PROJECT MANAGE A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY PROJECTS. WE SUPPORT VICTIMS OF RACE OR HATE CRIME, ATTACK AND HARASSMENT, RAPE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, THOSE AT RISK OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE.

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Activities & Mission

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

Gloucestershire

Region

Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,340,265

Latest Expenditure

£1,205,755

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £171,190

Charitable Activities £1,127,882

Other Trading £40,102

Investments £1,091

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,205,755

Raising Funds £0

Governance £60,950

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,340,265	£1,205,755	£1,205,755	£636,856	£615,307	27 / 110
2024	£1,610,464	£1,828,440	£1,828,440	£502,346	£497,587	41 / 110
2023	£1,805,852	£1,802,584	£1,802,584	£720,322	£638,757	42 / 117
2022	£1,804,071	£1,784,902	£1,784,902	£717,054	£621,199	46 / 117
2021	£2,176,412	£2,070,244	£2,023,576	£697,885	£654,266	55 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Safer Wales

What does Safer Wales do?

How much income did Safer Wales report in 2025?

Safer Wales reported total income of £1.34m and reported expenditure of £1.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Safer Wales?

Safer Wales has a program ratio of 90.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Safer Wales registered as a charity?

Safer Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 1998 as charity number 1071243. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Safer Wales?

Safer Wales is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is WOOLLEY CHRISTOPHER JOHN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Safer Wales operate?

Safer Wales operates across 2 areas: Gloucestershire and Wales.

Is Safer Wales a registered charity?

Yes — Safer Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071243.