Charities in Carmarthenshire
There are 899 registered charities based in and around Carmarthenshire. 677 of them (75%) 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 people296
- Education274
- Arts and heritage154
- Disability75
- Poverty and hardship40
- Animals34
- Older people31
- Environment23
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 610 of the 899. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 460 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 Carmarthenshire
5 of the 296 we found.
Canolfan Plant Sir Gar /Carmarthenshire Children's Centre
SA33 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity is raising funds to build a centre for the sick children of Carmarthenshire.Canolfan Plant Sir Gar. This will provide a modern, child and family friendly environment where doctors, nurses and therapists can…
Carmarthenshire Therapy Dogs
SA32 · Income under £10k
Carmarthenshire Therapy Dogs started in 2015 we recruit volunteers working with their dogs supporting people in their own home, in residential homes, hospitals, dementia settings bringing comfort, reducing loneliness…
Carmarthenshire Water Safety Partnership
SA31 · Income under £10k
Leading drowning prevention work,awareness and innovation in South West Wales. Also, supporting families bereaved by drowning to achieve outcomes in memory of their loved ones. Increasing young peoples safe engagement…
Carmarthenshire Scouts
SA14 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Area Scout Council supports Scouting and Scout Units in the county of Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire Intermediate and Technical Education Fund
SA31 · Income under £10k
To give awards to deserving students to commence studies in college
Education charities in Carmarthenshire
5 of the 274 we found.
Carmarthenshire People First
SA31 · Income £100k to £1m
Carmarthenshire People First is a training and advocacy organisation for adults with Learning Disabilities
Cymdeithas Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Sir Gar / Carmarthenshire Association of Voluntary Services
SA31 · Income £100k to £1m
The County Voluntary Council (CVC) for Carmarthenshire - offering support, information and guidance to Third Sector organisations across the county as well as supporting individuals who wish to volunteer in finding…
Hywel Dda University Health Board Cardiac Rehabilitation Fundraising Group (Carmarthenshire Division)
SA31 · Income under £10k
The Charity aims to raise funds to achieve our stated objectives. Funds are raised by; Raffles, Car-Boot Sales, Monies in lieu of flowers on the demise of supporters and benefactors of the health system we support.Quiz…
Educational Foundation of William Davies
SA33 · Income under £10k
Provides scolarships for young people entering into further education and who are residents in the parish of trelech a'r betws and donations to educational facilities within the parish
Challengeaid
SA20 · Income £100k to £1m
ChallengeAid promotes health and fitness throughout the UK by motivating groups and individuals to undertake physical challenges and raise money through sponsored activity and exercise. We are active in the slums of…
Arts and heritage charities in Carmarthenshire
5 of the 154 we found.
Llangynog Village Hall, Carmarthenshire
SA33 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of use of a village hall for the benefit of the local community
The Kidwelly Heritage Centre and Tinplate Museum Trust
SA17 · Income under £10k
Industrial museum on the industrial development of the area in particular the tinplate industry. Aim is to preserve the last remaining hand tin plating facilities in Britian.
Oriel Myrddin
SA31 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance the arts and culture and to promote the education of the public in arts and crafts by the provision and maintenance of an arts and crafts gallery and museum in Carmarthen, for the exhibition to the public of…
Narberth Museum Limited
SA67 · Income £100k to £1m
Narberth Museum undertook the restoration of The Bonded Stores enabling the Trust to develop its educational and community work.The Museum provides permanent and temporary exhibitions, an education service, research…
Friends of Carmarthen County Museum
SA31 · Income under £10k
Raises funds to buy objects of interest for the carmarthen museum. also helps support children's activities during the school holidays. fund raising activities include a christmas concert and an annual quiz.
Disability charities in Carmarthenshire
4 of the 75 we found.
Breakthro' Llanelli
SA15 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide care, support, education and facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for adults with learning disabilities and/or special educational needs within the locality of Llanelli and District,…
Carmarthen Breakthro' (Breakthro' Caerfyrddin) Project
SA32 · Income £100k to £1m
The purpose of the Association is to relieve the condition of children with severe learning disabilities by the provision of leisure activities to assist the family or those responsible for such persons residing…
Carmarthen Carriage Drivers
SA66 · Income under £10k
We are part of Riding for the Disabled. We operate a group that caters for people with both physical and learning disabilities to give everyone the freedom to experience driving a horse drawn carriage.
Llandovery Theatre Committee
SA20 · Income under £10k
Provision of Llandovery Theatre and its facilities for all. Llandovery Theatre Company write and direct the plays, pantomimes, literacy and drama workshops for and with the community, youth actors and young people with…
Poverty and hardship charities in Carmarthenshire
5 of the 40 we found.
Cefnogi
SA18 · Income £100k to £1m
To prevent and relieve financial hardship for the public benefit of persons in conditions of need or hardship in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire and other parts of the United Kingdom, as the Trustees may from time to time…
Teulu Boaz
SA44 · Income under £10k
Teulu Boaz provides affordable rented accommodation to people in Wales who are experiencing financial hardship.
Bethesda Baptist Church Narberth
SA67 · Small charity, income under £100k
The aims / objectives of this charity in the U.K. and farther afield as directed by the trustees in accordance with the Statement of Faith are:To advance the Christian faith; to relieve sickness and financial hardship;…
Bwg Swansea Cap
SA4 · Small charity, income under £100k
BWG Swansea CAP provides debt advice in partnership with the national charity Christians against poverty, which can be accessed through the national phoneline or website. It is planning to hold Money Coaching courses to…
Morgan's Army Charitable Foundation
SA4 · Income £100k to £1m
We support families of children diagnosed with cancer in South Wales through equipment grants, hardship grants, bereavement boxes and peer support events. We also contribute to projects run by major welsh childhood…
Animal charities in Carmarthenshire
5 of the 34 we found.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ceredigion Branch
SA38 · Small charity, income under £100k
Promote and support RSPCA policies. Re-home cats both domestic and feral. Promote neutering of cats and dogs. Assist those on low incomes with vet bills. Liaise with local animal welfare charities. Provide advice and…
Animals in Mind
SA48 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote a better understanding of animal behaviour and provide educational resources to improve the psychological welfare standards of animals.
Animal Lifeline Wales
SA15 · Small charity, income under £100k
Operate Charity Shop in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire. This shop acts as a community information point for animal related issues. Our volunteers are able to offer advice and help, and sometimes refer people to other…
Bruno's Animal Haven
SA4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fundraising
West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue
SA19 · Income £100k to £1m
Rehome stray dogs that have been saved form being put to sleep after serving their statutory 7 days
Small charities in Carmarthenshire
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.
Cymdeithas Gyfeillion Ysgol Bryniago
SA4 · Income under £10k
Aims to advance education of pupils of Ysgol Bryniago, through developing effective relationships between staff and parents.
St Ishmael Young Farmers Club
SA31 · Small charity, income under £100k
Youth Organisation for members between 10-26 years old
Cylch Meithrin Trelech
SA33 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote and encourage the use of the Welsh language through play and education in early years.
The Rhys Rufus Davies Trust
SA48 · Income under £10k
Education in the Lampeter area of Ceredigion.
Cylch Meithrin Pencader
SA39 · Small charity, income under £100k
Cylch Meithrin Pencader is an education setting for 2 year olds until the term they turn 4 years old and commence primary school. The Cylch Meithrin is attached to Caer' Felin Primary School.
Y Grwp (Grace Rural Wales Partnership)
SA19 · Small charity, income under £100k
Y GRWP exists to facilitate the planting of grass-roots Bible churches in modern rural Wales through pioneer outreach. Rural Chaplains and Rural Outreach Teams work in livestock markets and at other meetings where rural…
Cymdeithas Gymuned Capel Dewi Community Association
SA32 · Small charity, income under £100k
The organisation provides a Community Building for the provision of holding events and meetings. The organisation also provides a playing activity for for young children as well as full size tennis court.
Neuadd Coedybryn Village Hall
SA44 · Small charity, income under £100k
Village Hall
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How many charities are there in Carmarthenshire?
There are 899 registered charities based in and around Carmarthenshire. 677 of them (75%) 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 Carmarthenshire work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (296), education (274), and the arts and heritage (154). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 610 of the 899, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Carmarthenshire?
Local charities in and around Carmarthenshire have 12,987 volunteers between them. That's what 460 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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