Charities in Ceredigion

There are 443 registered charities based in and around Ceredigion. 324 of them (73%) 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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Ceredigion in numbers

443
registered charities in and around the area
73%
are small, with an income under £100,000
9,197
volunteers give their time to local charities

What they work on

  • Children and young people150
  • Education145
  • Arts and heritage85
  • Disability34
  • Poverty and hardship19
  • Environment18
  • Animals15
  • Older people13

We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 311 of the 443. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 233 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 Ceredigion

5 of the 150 we found.

  1. Ray Ceredigion

    SA46 · Income £100k to £1m

    RAY Ceredigion provides activities that improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people, families, those with disabilities and older people, with a focus on those that are most vulnerable and disadvantaged in…

  2. Clybiau Ffermwyr Ifanc Ceredigion / Ceredigion Federation of Young Farmers Clubs

    SA48 · Income £100k to £1m

    A unique volunteer led organisation for young people between 10 and 26 years old who live in the rural area of Ceredigion.The movement provides fantastic opportunities and experiences for young people of all ages and…

  3. Friends of Ceredigion Young Musicians

    SA46 · Income under £10k

    To promote and advance the musical education of children and young persons under the age of 25 from within the area of Ceredigion.

  4. Social Club Ceredigion

    SA46 · Small charity, income under £100k

    A social club for young adults with disabilities aged 17 - 30. the purpose of the group is to build and maintain friendships and social skills, build the capacity of individuals through group interaction, to have fun,…

  5. Mencap Ceredigion

    SA38 · Income under £10k

    Provides leisure activities for people with learning difficulties and their families. provides services not covered by local authority. campaigns on issues that are of interest to the group.

Education charities in Ceredigion

5 of the 145 we found.

  1. Edward Morgan and National School (Machynlleth) Educational Foundation

    SY20 · Income under £10k

    The Charity is used for the benefit of persons of either sex resident in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Machynlleth who have not attained the age of 25 years, who, or whose parents are communicants of the Church in Wales,…

  2. The Coe Memorial Educational Foundation

    SA46 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To supplement existing awards for those at College or UniversityTo contribute towards the provision of outfits, clothing, tools etc. in preparation for, or to enter, a profession, trade or callingTo study music or other…

  3. The Guild of Bricklayers Educational Trust Fund

    SA43 · Income under £10k

    Education and Training in the art of Bricklaying, throughout England and Wales.

  4. Cardiganshire Intermediate and Technical Education Fund

    SA46 · Income under £10k

    To help with College or University fees or to supplement existing grants

  5. Friends of New Quay School

    SA45 · Income under £10k

    We arrange fundraising events to raise money for new equipment for the school.

Arts and heritage charities in Ceredigion

5 of the 85 we found.

  1. The Friends of the Ceredigion Museum

    SY23 · Income £100k to £1m

    The object of the Association is the education of the public by promotion, support, assistance and improvement of the Ceredigion Museum through the activity of a group of Friends

  2. Ceredigion Historical Society (Cymdeithas Hanes Ceredigion)

    SY23 · Income under £10k

    Historical Society

  3. Ceredigion Scout Council

    SA48 · Income under £10k

    Promotion of Scouting in Ceredigion

  4. The Federation of Museums and Art Galleries of Wales

    SY23 · Income £100k to £1m

    The Federation is the organisation for all museum workers, both paid and voluntary in Wales. It exists to promote good practice in the museums and galleries across the country and to provide a forum for discussion of…

  5. Small World Theatre Ltd

    SA43 · Income £100k to £1m

    Activities in connection with the education of the public in the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the arts, particularly the performance related arts. In particular, SWT carries out community arts projects…

Disability charities in Ceredigion

5 of the 34 we found.

  1. Papur Sain Ceredigion Talking Newspaper

    SY23 · Income under £10k

    Darparu tapiau gaset I'r deillion neu rhanol ddall.Preparing taped casettee for the blind or partially blind

  2. Cymdeithas Ceredigion I'r Deillion / Ceredigion Association for the Blind

    SA46 · Income under £10k

    Supporting the needs of the blind and partially sighted living within the county of Ceredigion. Working in conjunction with Ceredigion Social Services, and Wales Council for the Blind.

  3. Pmld - Link

    SA43 · Income under £10k

    Publication of a specialist journal for carers and practitioners working with people of all ages with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Provision of a website with useful resources and archive of journal. Use…

  4. Our Voice Our Choice

    SY23 · Income under £10k

    Self advocacy for people with learning disabilities in Ceredigion. Training for people with learning disabilities.Training for the general public on the needs of people with learning disabilities.

  5. The Lions Disability Sports Club / Clwb Chwaraeron Anabledd Y Llewod

    SA43 · Income under £10k

    We are a Disability sports club for children with disabilities and their siblings. We run weekly Multi skills sessions in a sports hall.

Poverty and hardship charities in Ceredigion

5 of the 19 we found.

  1. Cyngor Ar Bopeth Ceredigion Citizens' Advice Bureau

    SA48 · Income £100k to £1m

    The Bureau is for the benefit of the community in the county of Ceredigion and aims to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to…

  2. 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…

  3. Home-start Ceredigion

    SA48 · Income £100k to £1m

    To support families throughout ceredigion who are under stress and have at least 1 child under 5 years of age

  4. Teulu Boaz

    SA44 · Income under £10k

    Teulu Boaz provides affordable rented accommodation to people in Wales who are experiencing financial hardship.

  5. Tir Coed

    SY23 · Income £100k to £1m

    The advancement of education in woodland-related skills; and to develop, promote and encourage the provision of woodland-related facilities in the interests of health and social welfare, for the education and recreation…

Environmental charities in Ceredigion

5 of the 18 we found.

  1. Art + Science

    SY20 · Income under £10k

    To advance the education of the public in conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and naturalenvironment, in particular but not exclusively, in relation to climate change and sea-level rise in Wales,…

  2. Shared Earth Trust

    SA48 · Income £100k to £1m

    The Shared Earth Trust was formed to advance environmental protection and conservation through the establishment, preservation and maintenance of Denmark Farm Conservation Centre as an education resource; promote…

  3. Gerddi Bro Ddyfi Gardens

    SY20 · Small charity, income under £100k

    We:- Provide and promote therapeutic Community Gardens for the local community.- Improve the physical and mental health of the local community,- Support and sustain wildlife habitats and promote biodiversity &…

  4. Cymdeithas Coedwig Cymuned Pontrhydfendigaid Community Woodland Association

    SY25 · Income under £10k

    We manage a community woodland project for the benefit of the public. Our activities involve: providing and improving access; conserving and enhancing biodiversity; providing interpretation facilities and educational…

  5. The Magic of Life Trust

    SY23 · Income £100k to £1m

    The Trust oversees the running of The Magic Life Butterfly House in Aberystwyth. The Butterfly House is an educational centre open to the public from Easter through to the end of October. Educational tours and talks are…

Small charities in Ceredigion

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. Friends of the Arts Centre

    SY25 · Income under £10k

    Provide support to the Aberystwyth Arts Centre a) To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interest of social welfare such facilities being provided to…

  2. Llanafan Women's Institute

    SY23 · Income under £10k

    Women's Institute Members meetings and community events.

  3. Eglwys Efengylaidd Aberystwyth

    SY23 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Hyrwyddo'r ffydd Gristnogol, yn bennaf ond nid yn unig ym mro Aberystwyth, trwy gynnal oedfaon addoli, pregethu Gair Duw, lledaenu'r efengyl gartref a thramor, annog pawb i fod yn oleuni a halen yn y gymdeithas, a…

  4. Neuadd Bentref Pantperthog (Pantperthog Village Hall)

    SY20 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Community venue providing space and facilities for the local population and further afield. We aim to serve and enhance our locality. There are playgroups, arts groups, sewing groups, fitness classes and meditation,…

  5. The Rhys Rufus Davies Trust

    SA48 · Income under £10k

    Education in the Lampeter area of Ceredigion.

  6. Aberaeron Spiritualist Church

    SA46 · Income under £10k

    Education / Training Religious Activitiesproviding spiritual development workshops for interested parties.

  7. 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.

  8. Neuadd Coedybryn Village Hall

    SA44 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Village Hall

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Questions people ask

How many charities are there in Ceredigion?

There are 443 registered charities based in and around Ceredigion. 324 of them (73%) 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 Ceredigion work on?

The most common causes are children and young people (150), education (145), and the arts and heritage (85). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 311 of the 443, so the real numbers are higher.

How many people volunteer for charities in Ceredigion?

Local charities in and around Ceredigion have 9,197 volunteers between them. That's what 233 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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