The Ark Youth and Community Project
What it does
- MID WEEK YOUTH CLUBS FOR JUNIOR AND SECONDARY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN- A COMMUNITY FACILITY FEATURING CLASSROOMS, OFFICE SPACE, A COFFEE BAR/LOUNGE AND SPORTS HALL- SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT INCLUDING TAKING LESSONS-SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOUS FORUMS
Its charitable purposes
(A) PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE RHONDDA VALLEYS AREA (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE AREA OF BENEFIT) WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPTIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY GROUPS AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS. (B) TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY DROP-IN CENTRE (HEREINAFTER CALLED 'THE CENTRE') AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ANY LOCAL BODIES OR INDIVIDUALS) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS. (C) PRESERVE AND PROTECT HEALTH FOR PEOPLE IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND AN ADVOCACY SERVICE. THE ORGANISATION SHALL BE NON-PARTY IN POLITICS AND NON-SECTARIAN IN RELIGION.
Causes
- What it works on
- General charitable purposes
- Education and training
- Disability
- Preventing or relieving poverty
- Amateur sport
- Economic and community development, and employment
- Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Children and young people
- Older people
- Disabled people
- Other charities and voluntary bodies
- The general public
- How it works
- Provides buildings, facilities or open space
- Provides services
- Provides advocacy, advice or information
- Other charitable activities
Where it works
- In Wales
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
Area of benefit in its governing document: The Inhabitants of the Rhondda Valleys.
Income and spending
In the year ending 31 March 2026, it had income of £0 and spent £0.
| Year ending | Income | Spending | Paid staff | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £0 | £0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 March 2025 | £0 | £0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 March 2024 | £0 | £450 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 March 2023 | £0 | £60 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 March 2022 | £0 | £0 | Not reported | Not reported |
Grants awarded to it, published on 360Giving
Funders that publish to 360Giving list 4 grants to this charity since 2004, worth at least £29,272.
By funder
- The National Lottery Community Fund£15,700, 2 grants
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund£13,572, 2 grants
| Awarded | Grant | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 2012 | The National Lottery Community Fund | £5,000 |
| 15 Dec 2005 | The National Lottery Heritage Fund | £12,000 |
| 30 Sept 2004 | The National Lottery Heritage Fund | £1,572 |
| 29 Sept 2004 | The National Lottery Community Fund | £10,700 |
Trustees
1 trustee runs the charity.
- Reverend John Granville Cooke
Filing record
Of the last 5 annual returns that were due, 4 arrived by the deadline.
| Year ending | Due | Annual return | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | 31 January 2027 | Received 22 October 2026, 101 days early | Not required |
| 31 March 2025 | 31 January 2026 | Received 14 January 2026, 17 days early | Not required |
| 31 March 2024 | 31 January 2025 | Received 25 January 2025, 6 days early | Not required |
| 31 March 2023 | 31 January 2024 | Received 2 March 2024, 31 days late | Not required |
| 31 March 2022 | 31 January 2023 | Received 20 December 2022, 42 days early | Not required |
About this charity
- Charity number
- 1099618
- Status
- Registered
- Registered with the Commission
- 24 September 2003
- Governing document
- CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 29 NOVEMBER 2002 AS AMENDED 28 AUGUST 2003
- Website
- www.ayandcp.org.uk
- Council area of its contact address
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
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.