# YSTRADGYNLAIS VOLUNTEER CENTRE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1160733
- **Other names:** YSTRADGYNLAIS VOLUNTEER CENTRE-1, YVC
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** March 3, 2015
- **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=1160733


## Contact

- **Address:** Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre, Remploy Building, Wind Road, Ystradgynlais, SWANSEA
- **Postcode:** SA9 1AF
- **Phone:** 01639845475
- **Email:** yvcvolunteering@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.ystradgynlaisvc.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:-TO PROMOTE ALL OR ANY PURPOSE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY IN YSTRADGYNLAIS AND DISTRICT DEEMED BY LAW TO BE CHARITABLE AND IN PARTICULAR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, THE FURTHERANCE OF HEALTH AND THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, DISTRESS AND SICKNESS, AND PROTECTING AND SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH RAISING AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO BETTER RECYCLING BY PROVIDING VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEERS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS, BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE CIO MAYA) PROVIDE A CENTREB) GIVE AND EXCHANGE INFORMATION AND SIGN-POSTING WITH ORGANISATIONS USING VOLUNTEERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE VOLUNTEERS ATTACHED TO THE CENTRE.C) PROMOTE RESEARCH INTO SUBJECTS DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CENTRE AND TO PUBLISH THE RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH.D) HOLD AND CONDUCT CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS, AND PARTICIPATE IN ENQUIRIES.E) OBTAIN, COLLECT AND RECEIVE MONEY AND FUNDS BY WAY OF CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, LEGACIES, GRANTS AND ANY OTHER LAWFUL METHOD, AND ACCEPT AND RECEIVE GIFTS OF PROPERTY OF ANY DESCRIPTION (WHETHER SUBJECT TO ANY SPECIAL TRUSTS OR NOT).F) COLLABORATE AND CO-OPERATE WITH LOCAL STATUTORY BODIES.G) RETAIN OR EMPLOY PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL ADVISORS OR WORKERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CENTRE AND TO PAY REASONABLE AND PROPER FEES FOR THEIR SERVICES.H) DO ALL SUCH OTHER LAWFUL THINGS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECTIVE.

**Activities:** Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of people in Ystradgynlais & neighbouring communities. We recruit, place and support volunteers, promote volunteering opportunities, local activities and events;  provide a centre for community use; support new initiatives; provide food to people in need; reduce waste, promote recycling and encourage reuse of products that may otherwise be disposed.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Neath Port Talbot
- Powys



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £186990 | £208000 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £177300 | £188000 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £139000 | £139000 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £117000 | £120000 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £125084 | £125084 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **David Newton Gabe Thomas** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 21, 2025
- Andrew Pemble — appointed June 19, 2025
- Nicholas David Gould — appointed Feb. 4, 2025
- Stephen Rose — appointed March 30, 2023