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The Community Foundation In Wales

Also known as: The Community Foundation in Wales. Trading Name -Community Foundation Wales, Community Foundation Wales

We are dedicated to promoting philanthropy and strengthening local communities by awarding grants to high-impact grassroots projects across Wales. We provide a grant-making and fund management service for a range of donor Fund holders: people and organisations who recognise the value of our philanthropy services in stewarding their charitable giving and maximizing its impact and legacy.

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Activities & Mission

We are dedicated to promoting philanthropy and strengthening local communities by awarding grants to high-impact grassroots projects across Wales. We provide a grant-making and fund management service for a range of donor Fund holders: people and organisations who recognise the value of our philanthropy services in stewarding their charitable giving and maximizing its impact and legacy.

Grants

The Community Foundation In Wales is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2026)
£2,293,396
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and recreation

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,188,872
Latest Expenditure
£3,450,274

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,073,090
Charitable Activities £2,234,546
Other Trading £0
Investments £592,730
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,226,330
Raising Funds £223,943
Governance £188,113
Grants to Institutions £2,293,396
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£3,188,872
£3,450,274£3,226,330£24,317,887£582,86413 / 35
2025
£3,138,065
£3,239,089£3,029,094£23,430,872£611,41312 / 41
2024
£3,907,757
£4,487,531£4,226,086£23,549,685£596,43011 / 44
2023
£4,165,974
£2,653,208£2,398,194£21,785,042£335,62111 / 48
2022
£2,375,530
£2,280,979£2,037,365£23,275,635£406,8649 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation In Wales

What does The Community Foundation In Wales do?

We are dedicated to promoting philanthropy and strengthening local communities by awarding grants to high-impact grassroots projects across Wales. We provide a grant-making and fund management service for a range of donor Fund holders: people and organisations who recognise the value of our philanthropy services in stewarding their charitable giving and maximizing its impact and legacy.

How much income did The Community Foundation In Wales report in 2026?

The Community Foundation In Wales reported total income of £3.19m and reported expenditure of £3.45m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Community Foundation In Wales registered as a charity?

The Community Foundation In Wales was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 1999 as charity number 1074655. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The Community Foundation In Wales?

The Community Foundation In Wales is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Community Foundation In Wales operate?

The Community Foundation In Wales operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Community Foundation In Wales a registered charity?

Yes — The Community Foundation In Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074655.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 March 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3102879
Charity Number
1074655

Trustees

Annabel Lloyd
Derek Anthony Howell
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr DAVID WYN DAVIES
Elizabeth Ruth James
Gaenor Wyn Howells
Ian Tanter Thomas
Also governs 1 other charity
Judith Stella Rhys
Neil Moss
Osian Prys Elis
Steven George Morgan

Also Known As

  • The Community Foundation in Wales
  • The Community Foundation in Wales. Trading Name -Community Foundation Wales
  • Community Foundation Wales

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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