Annual Reports and Accounts 2025-26

We serve the Senedd to help ensure its long-term success as a strong, accessible, inclusive, and forward-looking Parliament—that delivers effectively for the people of Wales.

Our Annual Report and Accounts sets out how we’ve progressed the Senedd Commission’s priorities under our strategic goals.

Alongside performance highlights and achievements, the report offers a year-in-review: how decisions were made, how resources were used, and how we’ve been held to account.

The accounts—produced in line with HM Treasury guidance and certified by the Auditor General for Wales—form a substantial part of the report.

Over the past year the Commission has worked at unprecedented pace to ensure that all necessary preparations are in place to welcome 96 Senedd Members following the election in May.
The ambitious and challenging Siambr expansion project was completed on schedule, meaning that Members now have a fit-for-purpose space designed to stand the test of time.

—
Rt Hon. Elin Jones MS
Llywydd, Welsh Parliament

Read the foreword

During the last year, the Commission supported the Senedd through a busy year of legislation and engagement, maintaining high standards of financial management and governance and, on top of that, faced the challenge of preparing for major change.

—
Manon Bonner
Chief Executive and Clerk of the Senedd

Read the introduction

We strive to provide outstanding parliamentary support, keep citizens at the heart of what we do, and use resources sustainably.

This year’s Senedd election saw one of the biggest changes since the National Assembly came into existence in 1999, as the Senedd increased from 60 to 96 Members.

Take a closer look at what we have achieved this year, and how we are preparing for the Seventh Senedd.

Read more about what we’ve been doing this year

Our governance framework sets out how the Senedd Commission is governed and managed—and how it is accountable for its actions.

Our latest report shows how this framework has supported the delivery of the Commission’s strategic goals over the past twelve months.

Explore the full report to find out more

Our budget covers the running costs of the Senedd, as well as costs related to Members of the Senedd, which are set independently by the Remuneration Board.

The Annual Report outlines our financial and operational performance over the year.

Read the financial statements

We aspire to be an inclusive, exemplar organisation for our staff, Members of the Senedd, and the public we serve.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report 2025-2026 includes detailed information about the work that the Senedd Commission has undertaken to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion as both a parliament and an employer.

Read more about how we’re creating an inclusive environment

Each year, we collect, analyse, and publish diversity data on our workforce profile, recruitment activity, and staff pay.

This insight shapes our approach to inclusive recruitment and employment—helping us meet the diverse needs of our staff and build a workforce that reflects the public we serve.

Read our workforce report in full

Our commitment to delivering world-class bilingual services remains strong.

We’re also focused on nurturing language skills and confidence at every level of the organisation.

And we’re open about our progress, so you can follow our journey.

Read about our commitment to bilingual working

We’re working to make the Senedd’s operations net carbon neutral by 2030—part of our wider commitment to sustainability.

Our Scope 3 carbon data reporting has improved this year - we’ve been working with suppliers and procurement teams to make this information more holistic and accurate.

Read more about our progress