# Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1094472 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1094472)
- Website: https://www.cgwm.org.uk/cyfeillion
- Latest income: £6,251; spending £8,251
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Conwy, Isle of Anglesey, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd
- Other names: Friends of Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias (working); Friends of the William Mathias Music Centre (working)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/cyfeillion-canolfan-gerdd-william-mathias

Supporting the work of the Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias and organising musical events for the benefit of members and residents of Gwynedd and Anglesey in particular.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £6,251 | £8,251 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,073 | £4,006 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,628 | £4,495 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,809 | £6,702 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £3,290 | £3,973 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of public education in the arts of music, dance, drama, poetry, television and film, in particular but not exclusively by supporting the charitable work of the Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias and other charities established for similar purposes in north Wales.

## What it funds

Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training and arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias reported income of £6,251 and spending of £8,251. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £27.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Conwy, Isle of Anglesey, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Gwynedd.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (cgwm.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Conwy, Isle of Anglesey, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Gwynedd.

### Does Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias give each year?

The register does not break out Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £8,251. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,485 a year.

### How large is Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias?

In its latest reported year Cyfeillion Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias reported income of £6,251 and spending of £8,251.


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