The Monmouthshire County Council Welsh Church Act Fund Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended the 31 March 2023
Registered Charity Number: 507094
Secretary James Williams Chief Officer, Law & Governance (Monitoring Officer)
General Management Mr Peter Davies Deputy Chief Executive Monmouthshire County Council
Objectives The primary object of the Charity for each year, as stated in its governing document, is to assist public groups and individuals for educational, social, recreational, and other charitable benefit purposes. Grants are available from the Fund for capital or revenue purposes. Capital grants may be awarded to assist organisations in the furnishing and upkeep of buildings. Revenue grants are designed to further the aims of societies and to assist individuals in their various pursuits.
Grants allocation policy An annual budget set by the Trustee for grant payments is split between the administrative areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Torfaen, and Newport on a population basis. A Committee set up by the Trustee approves grant applications on a basis in line with full Council meetings or as deemed required by the participating authorities. Grants are made in pursuance of the Charity’s objectives.
Main way of carrying out purposes is grant making
What the charity does:
- Education/training
- The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- Disability
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- Religious Activities
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- Amateur Sport
- Environment/conservation/heritage
Who the charity helps:
- Children/young People
- Elderly/old People
- People With Disabilities
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- The General Public/mankind
How the charity helps:
- Makes Grants To Individuals
- Makes Grants To Organisations
Where the charity operates:
Torfaeng is at the discretion of the Cabinet.
Blaenau Gwent
Caerphilly
Monmouthshire
Newport City
Charitable purposes to which the Fund may be applied
Who can apply?
Monmouthshire residents and any organisation operating within the county.
How often are grant applications considered?
Applications are considered seven times a year.
Please note that groups/organisations will only be considered with a copy of their financial statements.