# COLLEGES WALES / COLEGAU CYMRU

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1060182
- **Other names:** FFORWM
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Jan. 16, 1997
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1060182


## Contact

- **Address:** College Wales, Unit 7, Cae Gwyrdd, Tongwynlais, Cardiff
- **Postcode:** CF15 7AB
- **Phone:** 029 2052 2500
- **Email:** carolyn.thomas@collegeswales.ac.uk
- **Website:** http://www.collegeswales.ac.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN WALES

**Activities:** The charity aims are the advancement of education for the benefit of the general public in Wales. There is a key focus on post-14 education, lifelong learning and skills.  The prime purpose is to assist member colleges to raise standards. These aims are carried out by representation and support of member colleges, provision of training, research & development work and undertaking relevant projects

**Area of benefit:** WALES




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Throughout Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £2380914 | £2168560 | £2052417 | 16 |
| July 31, 2024 | £3053708 | £2885609 | £2008063 | 16 |
| July 31, 2023 | £3399140 | £3062236 | £1935276 | 16 |
| July 31, 2022 | £3257432 | £3073278 | £1637372 | 15 |
| July 31, 2021 | £1732494 | £1842136 | £925218 | 14 |



## Trustees

- Donna Ali — appointed Aug. 1, 2024
- Dr Rhiannon Evans — appointed Nov. 24, 2021
- Iwan Thomas — appointed Aug. 1, 2024
- Jonathan Morgan — appointed Dec. 1, 2025
- Lisa Michelle Thomas — appointed Jan. 4, 2023
- Paul Smart — appointed Jan. 4, 2021
- Victoria Jones — appointed Aug. 1, 2024