Charities in Caerphilly

There are 798 registered charities based in and around Caerphilly. 576 of them (72%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and the arts and heritage.

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Caerphilly in numbers

798
registered charities in and around the area
72%
are small, with an income under £100,000
16,337
volunteers give their time to local charities

What they work on

  • Children and young people257
  • Education197
  • Arts and heritage127
  • Disability94
  • Poverty and hardship30
  • Older people27
  • Overseas aid20
  • Environment19

We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 540 of the 798. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 509 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.

Charities for children and young people in Caerphilly

5 of the 257 we found.

  1. 2nd Caerphilly Boy Scout Group

    CF83 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Education and training young people between ages of 6years to 14 years in accordance with the Scout Association's policy organisation and rules. These activities pursued in the Caerphilly area.

  2. The Benefice of Eglwysilan and Caerphilly Pcc

    CF83 · Income £100k to £1m

    The provision of regular public worship, and sacred space for personal payer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, small groups and…

  3. Caerphilly and District Guide Association

    NP11 · Income under £10k

    Provides support for the Caerphilly and District Guide association

  4. Pontymister Youth

    NP11 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Pontymister Youth Club offers opportunities for young people to participate in a full and varied programme of social, educational, cultural and sporting activities.

  5. Capital Youth Music

    CF14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Musical coaching, ensembles, and peer-to-peer mentoring opportunities for children and young people.

Education charities in Caerphilly

5 of the 197 we found.

  1. Caerphilly Local History Society

    CF83 · Income under £10k

    The charity provides an annual series of lectures on local history, exhibitions of photographs, organizes trips to places of historic importance and takes part in several conferences in the area. We hold, bi-annually, a…

  2. The Soroptimist Members' Education Trust

    CF37 · Income under £10k

    It is an educational project for young children of secondary school age on the Cape Verdean Island of Sao Vicente. Education is free only until age 14, so many able children have to leave school as their parents are…

  3. Eden Education Centre

    NP13 · Income £100k to £1m

    Eden Education Centre provides Education to schools and Colleges working from foundation phase children (age3) through key stage 2, 3 and 4. This is delivered using the medium of Lego Education. lego Education uses STEM…

  4. Gift of Grace Education Project

    CF14 · Income under £10k

    To advance education for the public benefit for primary and secondary school age children in Delta State, Nigeria and elsewhere.

  5. The Aberfan Education Charity

    CF48 · Income under £10k

    Grants to schools serving the Aberfan and Merthyr Vale area

Arts and heritage charities in Caerphilly

5 of the 127 we found.

  1. Caerphilly Male Voice Choir

    CF83 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Male Voice. Choir performing concerts locally and other areas of the UK raising money for charities and local causes.

  2. Cyfeillion Amgueddfa Cymru - Friends Museum Wales

    CF14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To promote the National Museum Wales. To raise funds to support museum projects. To act in an ambassadorial role. To convey views to the Museum when requested.

  3. Pontllanfraith Women's Institute

    NP12 · Income under £10k

    Involved in education and training, arts and culture,the environment conservation and heritage .the charity helps the elderly and old people .

  4. Creu Cymru

    NP10 · Income £100k to £1m

    Creu Cymru is the development agency for theatres and arts centres in Wales. Our mission is to develop a vibrant and progressive sector of theatres and arts centres and to increase access to high quality performing arts…

  5. Qdg Heritage Trust

    CF14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Museum exhibition has now been incoroprated into the new Firing Line Museum at Cardiff Castle. Research and conservation has continued throughout the year.

Disability charities in Caerphilly

5 of the 94 we found.

  1. Caerphilly People First

    CF81 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Caerphilly People First is a self advocacy organisation run by and for people with learning disabilities. We have over 100 members and hold regular meetings with them which gives them a chance to express their views and…

  2. Synergy Wales (Cyfle Cymru)

    NP10 · Income under £10k

    To provide day and respite provision to adults and children with Learning Disabilities

  3. The All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers of People With Learning Disabilities

    CF15 · Income £100k to £1m

    To provide a voice for and campaign on behalf of parents and carers of people with learning disabilities.

  4. Cardiff Chameleons Mencap/ Gateway Swimming Club

    CF14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and for their families, dependants and carers, to promote the needs of those with learning disabilities. To…

  5. Autism Base Lhs

    CF14 · Income under £10k

    Providing Opportunities for children in the Llanishen High School Cardiff Autism Base to develop skills, develop family support, provision and promote a positive attitude towards autism within the wider school…

Poverty and hardship charities in Caerphilly

5 of the 30 we found.

  1. Merthyr Cynon Foodbank

    CF48 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The Charity's objects are specifically to relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability and financial hardship in Merthyr and Cynon Valley area, although this area may be extended to the…

  2. A Better Fit - School Uniform Donation

    CF3 · Income under £10k

    School uniform donation: Collection of school uniform items that benefit children from 2 - 18 years. Re distribution of collected items to users in need. Items are offered free of charge to help alleviate the struggling…

  3. River Church Wales

    NP12 · Income £100k to £1m

    Advancement of Christian faith, To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of focus, goods or services including counselling and supportTo advance education and…

  4. Rhiwbina Baptist Church

    CF14 · Income £100k to £1m

    Charitable Objects are documented in our Constitution as follows: To advance the Christian faith in accordance with our Statement of Beliefs; to relieve sickness and financial hardship; to promote and preserve good…

  5. Tabernacle Pentecostal Church

    CF3 · Income £100k to £1m

    to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health bythe provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision ofcounselling and support in such parts of the…

Charities for older people in Caerphilly

5 of the 27 we found.

  1. Haven Care Cardiff

    CF14 · Income £100k to £1m

    Haven Home Care provides domiciliary personal care to older people within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area. We provide social support and personal care for people with physical limitations/…

  2. Good Neighbours in North Cardiff

    CF14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We help residents in our community of Cardiff North who have particular need. They may be vulnerable or older people and have limited mobility, or may need a helping hand and friendly support. Our volunteers are DBS…

  3. Garth Olwg U3a

    CF37 · Income under £10k

    Through regular and various monthly meetings of its members we provide the advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full-time work, by all means including…

  4. Bethel Baptist Church

    CF14 · Income £100k to £1m

    Besides the usual church services, we provide a lot of activities for the benefit of the local community. we provide clubs for parents and toddlers, children, youth, older people, all of which are open to everyone.we…

  5. Bethesda Baptist Church, Rogerstone

    NP11 · Income £100k to £1m

    Furthering the Christian religion through public worship, prayer, bible study, communion of the Lord's Supper, evangelism and mission, giving and supporting pastoral care. Providing family support through toddler groups…

Small charities in Caerphilly

Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.

  1. The Foundation for Medical Publishing

    CF14 · Income under £10k

    The Foundation advances medical education through promoting and providing access to high qualitymedical information. In particular, it will:(1) publish and disseminate scholarship, research and scientific evidence on…

  2. Heritage Children

    CF14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Provide sponsorship for educational purposes to needy and deprived children in Nepal and Bangladesh, this is achieved through sponsorship by UK citizens and organisations of --ú120 per annum.

  3. Pentrebach Jerusalem English Baptist Church (Property Held in Connexion With)

    CF48 · Income under £10k

    The Property held in connection with this charity is the Manse, which provides a home for the minister of Jerusalem Baptist Church.

  4. The Fan Charity

    CF14 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The FAN Charity provides information about setting up a FAN Group and provides the simple but important structure for running FAN Meetings. All FAN Groups are independent but we list them on our website and PR if they…

  5. The Rhymney Trust

    NP22 · Income under £10k

    issue grants to organizations and individuals that operate within the area of Rhymney town

  6. Bedwas Workmen's Hall Community Centre

    CF83 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Providing educational, cultural and recreational opportunities by hosting clubs and classes, as well as a varied calendar of professional, community and amateur entertainment throughout the year. Primarily strengthening…

  7. 4Tom

    CF46 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Providing free counselling for individuals struggling with poor mental health and individuals bereaved by suicide . Providing bereaved by suicide support groups . Providing free suicide awareness training . Providing…

  8. Brynmawr Institute

    NP13 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Providing building and equipment to enable members of the community to indulge in snooker and billiards activity, To provide facilities to teach young people the sport.

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Questions people ask

How many charities are there in Caerphilly?

There are 798 registered charities based in and around Caerphilly. 576 of them (72%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.

What do charities in Caerphilly work on?

The most common causes are children and young people (257), education (197), and the arts and heritage (127). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 540 of the 798, so the real numbers are higher.

How many people volunteer for charities in Caerphilly?

Local charities in and around Caerphilly have 16,337 volunteers between them. That's what 509 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.

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