Charities in Cardiff
There are 1,071 registered charities based in and around Cardiff. 676 of them (63%) 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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What they work on
- Children and young people322
- Education306
- Arts and heritage180
- Disability127
- Poverty and hardship56
- Older people34
- Mental health31
- Environment26
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 734 of the 1,071. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 708 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 Cardiff
5 of the 322 we found.
Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association
CF5 · Income under £10k
To advance the musical education of children and young persons under the age of 22 years who are ordinarily resident in or who receive their education within Cardiff County and the Vale of Glamorgan, by the provision of…
49th Cardiff Scout Group
CF3 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the development of children and young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual and social potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and…
7th Cardiff Group of Scouts
CF14 · Small charity, income under £100k
Activities for children and young people
Re-create- Cardiff and Vale Play Services Association
CF5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Promote the development of facilities and opportunities for play, recreation and leisure time occupations for children and young people of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan
Cardiff Steiner Early Years Centre Ltd
CF14 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance the education of children and young people, and support families and individuals in accordance with the educational principles of Rudolf Steiner
Education charities in Cardiff
5 of the 306 we found.
Cardiff Further Education Trust Fund
CF10 · Income £100k to £1m
1) Makes grants, subject to certain conditions, to students in Cardiff to enable them to continue their education. 2) Provides premises to certain educational establishments. 3) Makes an annual grant, subject to certain…
Ace Cardiff Limited
CF10 · Small charity, income under £100k
After-school classes for Literacy & Numeracy, KS2, KS3 & KS4 from Butetown and surrounding areas.English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages in Ely.
Birchgrove Primary School Ptfa Cardiff
CF14 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity raises money for use by the school to assist with the children's education.
The Cardiff High School Partnership Fund
CF23 · Income under £10k
The Cardiff High School Partnership, is an association (like a PTA) of parents,teachers,children & local businesses. Our aim is to raise money & develop opportunities to enhance the education & well-being of the 1500…
Polish Saturday School in Cardiff
CF11 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Janusz Korczak's Polish Saturday School in Cardiff provides complementary education for children of primary school age living in the South East Wales. The school's program includes Polish language, geography,…
Arts and heritage charities in Cardiff
5 of the 180 we found.
City of Cardiff Symphony Orchestra
CF23 · Income under £10k
A symphony orchestra in Cardiff.
Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra
CF23 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of orchestral concerts to the public.
The Cardiff Museum Development Trust
CF10 · Income under £10k
The Cardiff Museum Development Trust fundraises to make sure the Cardiff Story Museum can deliver a range of activities for all ages and interests - be that our Dinky Dragons sessions for babies and toddlers, our…
Everyman Theatre Cardiff Limited
CF5 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity's objects are to advance the public knowledge and appreciation of literature and drama by means of public performances.
City United Reformed Church Cardiff (General Funds) Charity
CF10 · Income £100k to £1m
The Charity enables at City URC: regular public worship; teaching/promoting Christian faith; the Gospel sacraments; Christian-linked youth activities; support for elderly/unwell; fellowship/pastoral support regardless…
Disability charities in Cardiff
5 of the 127 we found.
Cabs-cardiff
CF5 · Small charity, income under £100k
Community Adult Basic Skills Cardiff, (CABS-Cardiff) was founded to help adults with learning disabilities gain the confidence and the basic skills they need to do many of the ordinary activities that most of us take…
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…
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/…
Rotary Club of Cardiff East Benevolent Fund
CF14 · Income under £10k
General charitable purposes include overseas aid and famine relief. also to help young people and those with disabilities. we also help other charities
The Cardiff Whales Swimming Club
CF5 · Income under £10k
Swimming for people with a disability. All volunteer helpers have the opportunity to attend a training course for them to understand and carry out the Halliwick method which is used in our club.
Poverty and hardship charities in Cardiff
5 of the 56 we found.
Cardiff Foodbank
CF24 · Income £100k to £1m
Cardiff Foodbank aims to provide a supply of basic food to help clients through short term crisis situations caused by ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and who are living in the City of…
Cardiff Jewish Helpline
CF23 · Small charity, income under £100k
To assist the Jewish poor of Cardiff and district
Space4u Cardiff
CF24 · Small charity, income under £100k
At a central location, Space4U Cardiff Drop-in provides a comfortable and welcoming meeting place for people seeking asylum and those who are refugees. Provision includes recreational and learning activities,…
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…
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…
Charities for older people in Cardiff
5 of the 34 we found.
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…
Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale Ltd
CF5 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity provides a range of direct support services to older people including advocacy in the community and in residential care; welfare rights; neighbour volunteer schemes, an ageing well and engagement programme;…
Cardiff People First
CF5 · Income £100k to £1m
We are people with a learning disability who speak up for ourselves and others. As well as working for everyone who has a learning disability we have groups for communities of interest: women, men, older people, young…
League of Friends (Whitchurch Hospital) Supporting Mental Health in Cardiff and the Vale
CF14 · Income under £10k
The objective of the League are to assist patients both in hospital and in community settings with benefits which would otherwise be unavailable to them. The League of Friends disperses funds to help in these…
Inter Aid (Cardiff) Limited
CF24 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity was set up to operate a shop selling donated goods to the public. The income generated by this is used to support worthwhile causes that are not government funded and rely on public donations. The charity is…
Small charities in Cardiff
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.
Peterston Super Ely Tennis and Sports Committee (Tasc)
CF5 · Income under £10k
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit in Peterston Super Ely by providing and maintaining a community multi use games area in the heart of the village and working to…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Rabbaniah Islamic Cultural Centre
CF11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide Islamic library facilities open daily containing books & journals on Islam & other faiths, open to all. Islamic lectures, seminars and educational classes led by qualified teachers. Organise youth sports…
Howardian Pta
CF23 · Small charity, income under £100k
The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the Howardian primary school in particular by:Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with…
Hope Trust Cardiff Charitable Incorporated Organisation
CF23 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote social inclusion in Cardiff, relieving their needs and assisting them to integrate into society. To promote mental health and relieve the needs of those suffering from depression, bereavement, loss or…
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How many charities are there in Cardiff?
There are 1,071 registered charities based in and around Cardiff. 676 of them (63%) 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 Cardiff work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (322), education (306), and the arts and heritage (180). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 734 of the 1,071, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Cardiff?
Local charities in and around Cardiff have 22,996 volunteers between them. That's what 708 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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How can I check a charity in Cardiff is genuine?
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