Welsh Centre for International Affairs

Welsh Centre for International Affairs
Canolfan Materion Rhyngwladol Cymru
Formation1973; 51 years ago (1973)
Legal statusNon-profit company
PurposeTo inspire people to learn and act on global issues so everyone in Wales can contribute to creating a fairer and more peaceful world.
Location
Region served
Wales
CEO
Susie Ventris-Field
Chair
Peter Sargent
Expenses (2017–18)£1.1M
Endowment (2017–18)£1.2M
Websitewww.wcia.org.uk

The Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) is a Welsh international affairs and strategy think tank, established in 1973 to promote the exchange of ideas on international issues, build international partnerships connecting Welsh people and organisations with the world, and encourage global action in communities and organisations across Wales.[1] It is based in the Temple of Peace in Cardiff.

It has been a charity trust since inception in 1973 and became a registered charity with the Charity Commission in 2014.[2] It had an endowment of £1.2m in 2017–18.[2]

  1. ^ Thomas, Gareth (22 August 2019). "The Welsh Government's draft international strategy – a new global vision for Wales?". Senedd Research. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Charity Details". beta.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2019-09-10.