Llandovery Youth and Community Centre
What it does
Provision of a community centre in the heart of the town of Llandovery. It supports local people with help, advice and computer facilities. Many local groups and charities use the centre as their base in the area. Activities for young people include after school and youth clubs. Meeting rooms are available for hire and there is also an inter-generational garden.
Its charitable purposes
THE PREVENTION OR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, WHERE SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED THAT ASSIST ACCESS TO BENEFITS, PROVISION OF ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND INTERNET, TO BETTER ACCESS THE WORKPLACE, AND THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE.TO PROVIDE A SAFE SOCIAL MEETING PLACE FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.
Causes
- What it works on
- General charitable purposes
- Education and training
- Preventing or relieving poverty
- Religious activities
- Arts, culture, heritage and science
- Amateur sport
- Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children and young people
- Older people
- Disabled people
- Other defined groups
- The general public
- How it works
- Provides staff or volunteers
- Provides buildings, facilities or open space
- Provides services
- Provides advocacy, advice or information
- Other charitable activities
Where it works
- In Wales
- Powys
- Carmarthenshire
Area of benefit in its governing document: Not Defined
Income and spending
In the year ending 31 March 2025, it had income of £267,714 and spent £221,486.
| Year ending | Income | Spending | Paid staff | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £267,714 | £221,486 | Not reported | 32 |
| 31 March 2024 | £199,971 | £161,068 | Not reported | 40 |
| 31 March 2023 | £149,530 | £145,470 | Not reported | 40 |
| 31 March 2022 | £151,810 | £162,268 | Not reported | 40 |
| 31 March 2021 | £114,428 | £134,993 | Not reported | 40 |
Financial position
Separate measures from the charity's own returns and accounts, each with its year. Read them together: no single measure says how well a charity is run.
- Income over time
- Up 134%, from £114,428 in the year to 31 March 2021 to £267,714 in the year to 31 March 2025.
- Spending against income
- It spent 83% of its income in the year to 31 March 2025. It spent more than its income in 2 of the 5 years shown.
Government funding, as the charity reported it
Government grants in the year ending 31 March 2025: £18,159 from 1 grant. Government contracts: Not reported.
| Year ending | Government grants | Government contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £18,159 from 1 grant | Not reported |
| 31 March 2024 | £30,200 from 5 grants | Not reported |
| 31 March 2023 | £10,503 from 1 grant | Not reported |
| 31 March 2022 | £8,226 from 1 grant | Not reported |
| 31 March 2021 | £19,000 from 2 grants | Not reported |
Grants awarded to it, published on 360Giving
Funders that publish to 360Giving list 13 grants to this charity since 2006, worth at least £1,514,650.
By funder
- The National Lottery Community Fund£1,499,243, 11 grants
- Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales£15,000, 1 grant
- Making A Difference Locally£407, 1 grant
| Awarded | Grant | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2026 | The National Lottery Community Fund | £15,000 |
| 29 Jul 2024 | The National Lottery Community Fund | £355,350 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | Making A Difference Locally | £407 |
| 15 Sept 2023 | The National Lottery Community Fund |
Trustees
4 trustees run the charity.
- Andrew Paul Barker
- Hazel Touch
- Patricia Tyler
- Wynne Thomas
Filing record
Of the last 5 annual returns that were due, 4 arrived by the deadline.
| Year ending | Due | Annual return | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | 31 January 2026 | Received 30 January 2026, 1 day early | Received 30 January 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | 31 January 2025 | Received 31 January 2025 | Received 31 January 2025 |
| 31 March 2023 | 31 January 2024 | Received 21 March 2024, 50 days late | Received 21 March 2024 |
| 31 March 2022 | 31 January 2023 | Received 31 January 2023 | Received 31 January 2023 |
| 31 March 2021 | 31 January 2022 | Received 28 January 2022, 3 days early | Received 28 January 2022 |
About this charity
- Charity number
- 1009238
- Status
- Registered
- Registered with the Commission
- 4 March 1992
- Governing document
- CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 2 APRIL 1990AS AMENDED ON 14 AUG 2017
- Website
- www.facebook.com/groups/LlandoveryyouthandCommunityCentre
- Council area of its contact address
- Carmarthenshire
Sources
- Register details, income, spending, trustees and filing dates: Charity Commission for England and Wales, register of charities. Loaded by OpenEconomy on 2 November 2026.
- Grants awarded: 360Giving open grants data, from funders that publish there. Loaded by OpenEconomy on 2 November 2026.