The Catherine James Trust Fund
What it does
Christian activities, involving Rhydfendigaid Presbyterian Chapel, Pontrhydfendigaid.
Its charitable purposes
(1) TWO SIXTHS PARTS OF THE NET ANNUAL INCOME TO AUGMENT THE MINISTER'S SALARY, IF BELOW MINIMUM STIPEND. 2. ONE SIXTH PART OR LESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS OR THE PROVISION OF PRIZES OR OF FILMS, GRAMOPHONES ETC. (3) ONE SIXTH PART OR LESS FOR THE EDUCATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE MINISTRY AND TRAINING SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS. (4) ONE SIXTH PART OR LESS TOWARDS AN EISTEDDFOD. (5) REMAINING SIXTH PART OR LESS FOR THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND DISTRESS AMONG CHURCH MEMEBERS, ALL FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE AREA OF THE PARISH OF THE WELSH CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHURCH AT PONTRHYDFENDDIGAID IN THE FORMER COUNTY OF CRDIGAN.(FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 4 OF THE DECLARATION OF TRUST)
Causes
- What it works on
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Children and young people
- How it works
- Makes grants to organisations
Where it works
- In Wales
- Ceredigion
Area of benefit in its governing document: See Objects
Income and spending
In the year ending 31 December 2025, it had income of £0 and spent £0.
| Year ending | Income | Spending | Paid staff | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £0 | £0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 December 2024 | £0 | £940 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 December 2023 | £0 | £940 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 December 2022 | £0 | £940 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 December 2021 | £0 | £0 | Not reported | Not reported |
Grants awarded to it, published on 360Giving
No grants to this charity appear in 360Giving data.
In council meetings
Council business that names this charity, from the records councils publish, gathered by OpenCouncil. Newest first.
14 October 2026, Powys
Named in an agenda item or minute of Economy, Residents and Communities Scrutiny Committee
Q1 Performance 2026-2027
24 September 2026, Powys
Named in an agenda item or minute of Public Service Board
Evidence and Insight
8 July 2026, Powys
Named in an agenda item or minute of Economy, Residents and Communities Scrutiny Committee
Apologies
25 June 2026, Powys
Named in an agenda item or minute of Public Service Board
Evidence and Insight
25 June 2026, Powys
Named in an agenda item or minute of Public Service Board
Well-Being assessment: Endorsement to publish for consultation
11 February 2026, Powys
Named in an agenda item or minute of Economy, Residents and Communities Scrutiny Committee
Apologies
11 December 2025, Powys
Named in an agenda item or minute of Public Service Board
Trustees
3 trustees run the charity.
- Ian Huws
- Jean Williams
- Mrs Neli Jones Alcm LLCM
Filing record
Of the last 5 annual returns that were due, 4 arrived by the deadline.
| Year ending | Due | Annual return | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | 31 October 2026 | Received 14 June 2026, 139 days early | Not required |
| 31 December 2024 | 31 October 2025 | Received 21 October 2025, 10 days early | Not required |
| 31 December 2023 | 31 October 2024 | Received 12 August 2024, 80 days early | Not required |
| 31 December 2022 | 31 October 2023 | Received 12 August 2024, 286 days late | Not required |
| 31 December 2021 | 31 October 2022 | Received 16 August 2022, 76 days early | Not required |
About this charity
- Charity number
- 511639
- Status
- Registered
- Registered with the Commission
- 7 July 1981
- Governing document
- DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED 29 JAN 1943 AS VARIED BY SCHEME 1 OCT 1991 AS AMENDED 19 DEC 1993 BY RESOLUTION UNDER S43(C) OF CA 1992 AS AMENDED 30 MAY 1997 BY RESOLUTION UNDER S74 OF CA 1993, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION 6 JUNE 2004 UNDER S74 CA1993
- Council area of its contact address
- Ceredigion
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, as loaded by OpenEconomy.
- In council meetings: councils' published meeting records, gathered by OpenCouncil and matched to the charity by OpenEconomy on 4 November 2026.