# THE ANCIENT CATTLE OF WALES BREED SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1210785
- **Other names:** GWARTHEG HYNAFOL CYMRU
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 4, 2024
- **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=1210785


## Contact

- **Address:** Temple Bar Farm, Sarnau, LLANDYSUL
- **Postcode:** SA44 6QU
- **Phone:** 01239811079
- **Email:** ancientcattlewales@gmail.com
- **Website:** https://ancientcattleofwales.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS OF THE ANCIENT CATTLE OF WALES BREED SOCIETY ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT: THE PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT, PROMOTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BREEDING OF ‘THE ANCIENT CATTLE OF WALES BREED / GWARTHEG HYNAFOL CYMRU’ BY PROMOTING AN AGREED BREED STANDARD, MAINTAINING AND PUBLISHING A HERD BOOK OF REGISTERED PEDIGREE CATTLE AND MONITORING THE UPGRADING OF FOUNDATION STOCK AS A BREED SOCIETY; AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN RELATION TO THE HISTORY, QUALITIES AND STRENGTHS OF THE BREED KNOWN AS ‘THE ANCIENT CATTLE OF WALES / GWARTHEG HYNAFOL CYMRU’, INCLUDING THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IN RELATION TO THE BREED. NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].

**Activities:** To promote, maintain & develop 'The Ancient Cattle of Wales /Gwartheg Hynafol Cymru' for benefit of the public at large in Wales & countries within the United Kingdom & Ireland, including an agreed breed standard, maintaining & publishing a herd book of registered pedigree cattle & monitoring the upgrading of foundation stock. To record the history, qualities & strengths of the breed & research.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Environment/conservation/heritage, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £313 | £559 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Christopher Richard Shipley Matts — appointed Oct. 11, 2025
- Dr Jane Louise Ricketts-Hein — appointed Nov. 4, 2024
- Helen Jane Upson — appointed Nov. 4, 2024
- Jennifer Margaret Davies — appointed Nov. 4, 2024
- Jessica Sarah thompson Stephens — appointed Nov. 4, 2024
- Julie Christine Jenkins — appointed Oct. 11, 2025
- Michael James Lewis — appointed Nov. 4, 2024
- Parch Gareth Ioan — appointed Nov. 4, 2024