Charities in Merthyr Tydfil
There are 177 registered charities based in and around Merthyr Tydfil. 119 of them (67%) 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 people67
- Education52
- Arts and heritage19
- Disability14
- Mental health11
- Older people5
- Poverty and hardship4
- Overseas aid3
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 118 of the 177. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 97 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 Merthyr Tydfil
5 of the 67 we found.
Merthyr Tydfil Further Education Trust Fund
CF47 · Income under £10k
Providing Educational Awards in recognition of achievements
Charles Owen Memorial Fund in Connection With Merthyr Tydfil Intermediate School
CF47 · Income under £10k
Providing Educational Awards in recognition of achievements
Bridging the Gap Youth - Merthyr
CF48 · Income £100k to £1m
A fully inclusive After School & Holiday Club for children with additional learning needs.
The Ty Glyn Davis Trust Limited
CF44 · Small charity, income under £100k
The provision of a residential holiday centre for the benefit entertainment and enjoyment of children and young people with disabilities.
Penderyn Sports and Social Association
CF44 · Income under £10k
The organisation provides recreational facilities for children and young people in the community of Penderyn and neighboring communities to encourage participation, promote their physical development and education.
Education charities in Merthyr Tydfil
5 of the 52 we found.
Merthyr Tydfil and District Model Engineering Society
CF48 · Small charity, income under £100k
We operate the Cyfarthfa Park Miniature Railway, which provides a lost cost attraction to low paid and employed people of Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding area
The Aberfan Education Charity
CF48 · Income under £10k
Grants to schools serving the Aberfan and Merthyr Vale area
Aberfan Education Trust Fund
CF47 · Income under £10k
Providing Educational Awards in recoginition of achievments.
Stephens and George Centenary Charitable Trust
CF48 · Income £100k to £1m
Our core aim is to raise Literacy Standards in Merthyr Tydfil and the valleys . Poor literacy means that young people do not gain the life chances they deserve and as a result have limited job and career prospects. The…
Abercanaid Schoolmates Pta
CF48 · Income under £10k
Various events for the children of Abercanaid school in order to raise money for the development of their school playground. Eg, discos, pantomime trips, Christmas and summer fetes etc
Arts and heritage charities in Merthyr Tydfil
5 of the 19 we found.
Merthyr Tydfil Museum and Heritage Group
CF47 · Income under £10k
Merthyr Tydfil Museums and Heritage Group, also known as Friends of Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery, organises regular lectures, meetings, activities and events to attract visitors to the museum and promote the…
Merthyr Tydfil and District Historical Society
CF48 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of the public by promoting the study of the local history of Merthyr Tydfil and other relevant topics and to secure the preservation, restoration, enhancement and maintenance of buildings and…
Showcase Performing Arts
CF44 · Small charity, income under £100k
Give children/young people an opportunity to participate in the performing arts.
Cynon Valley Museum Trust
CF44 · Income £100k to £1m
To advance the education of the public in the local history and heritage, preservation of buildings of historic and/or architectural importance and the industrial heritage of the Cynon Valley and elsewhere by the…
Cwmbach Male Choir
CF44 · Income £100k to £1m
Recruit more choristers especially young people. To continue to expand our repertoire. Give schools and other young people the opportunity of performing with us. Give our experienced musicians the opportunity to…
Disability charities in Merthyr Tydfil
5 of the 14 we found.
Merthyr Phab
CF48 · Income under £10k
We meet weekly and encourage young people with or without disabilities to take part in various activities including sports, social activities, Duke of Edinburgh awards, day trips and activity residential weekends.
Legacy in the Community
CF47 · Income £100k to £1m
The promotion of social inclusion among people with disabilities, those with additional learning needs or who are in ill health who are socially excluded from society or parts of society: Raising public awareness,…
Green Meadow Group Riding for Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving
CF44 · Income under £10k
Horse Riding for children with disabilities.
New Horizons Mental Health
CF44 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote mental health and assist people with mental health problems by providing support and information. The charity operates within the area of Cwm Taf Local Health Board, or elsewhere for the benefit of persons…
Visual Impairment Merthyr
CF48 · Income under £10k
We provide support and information regarding all forms of sight loss to current members and offered support to non members who contact us.We provided free training in Sight loss Awareness in conjunction with Wales…
Mental health charities in Merthyr Tydfil
5 of the 11 we found.
Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil Ltd
CF48 · Income £100k to £1m
Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil provides free services to those whose lives have been touched by cancer living within the Merthyr Tydfil Borough. Services include, transport to and from hospital and to our centre where we…
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…
Friends R Us Aberdare
CF44 · Income under £10k
To relieve the needs of those suffering from mental health problems or illnesses (partner, spouse and/or dependants) and their carers, in particular by the provision of information and support.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind
CF47 · Income £100k to £1m
Merthyr and the Valleys Mind are a local charity affiliated to National Mind. We provide a range of quality services to adults who experience mental or emotional distress. The services include community and hospital…
The Almond Tree
CF46 · Income under £10k
At present this charity operates a free, professional counselling service in Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding areas for people aged 5 to 105
Charities for older people in Merthyr Tydfil
4 of the 5 we found.
Trelewis O A P Welfare Committee
CF46 · Small charity, income under £100k
Arrange various coach Outings to places of interest. Organise various social events eg. concerts, bingo social evenings, luncheon club, Christmas Dinner with entertainment. Provide transport via minibus to events.…
Hirwaun Branch Oap Association
CF44 · Income under £10k
To look after the interests and welfare of the members. To provide them with all information they require to support a good standard of life
The Aberdare Town Branch National Old Age Pensioners' Association
CF44 · Income under £10k
To look after the interests and welfare of the members. To provide them with all information they require to support a good standard of life.
Penywaun Community Centre
CF44 · Income under £10k
to provide recreational activites for the Penywaun area
Small charities in Merthyr Tydfil
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.
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.
Life in the Nations
CF44 · Small charity, income under £100k
Life in the Nations is a FAMILY minded church with a heart for the local community. We do what we can to reach the people of our village and the surrounding areas. We also have a much wider international interest with…
David Jones Trust Fund
CF47 · Income under £10k
Providing Educational Awards in recoginition of achievments
South East Wales Unitarian Society
CF44 · Income under £10k
To support Congregations within the above district in regard to worship activities, building maintenance and publicity matters.
Friends of Park Lane Special School (Aberdare)
CF44 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Friends of Park Lane aim to engage in activities which support the school and advance the educational, social or leisure interests of the children attending it and to engage in fundraising activities with the…
Bethel Full Gospel Mission
CF46 · Income under £10k
chapel services
Cwmdare Miners' Welfare Hall and Recreation Ground
CF44 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity provides premises and grounds in a suitable state of repair for use by those who live in the area of benefit (cwmdare and surrounding area).
St David's Hall Community Centre
CF47 · Small charity, income under £100k
Since completion of the restoration of St David's Hall a Grade 2 Listed building in 2015, the hall has provided a venue for meetings, lectures and classes for the local Community.
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How many charities are there in Merthyr Tydfil?
There are 177 registered charities based in and around Merthyr Tydfil. 119 of them (67%) 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 Merthyr Tydfil work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (67), education (52), and the arts and heritage (19). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 118 of the 177, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Merthyr Tydfil?
Local charities in and around Merthyr Tydfil have 1,935 volunteers between them. That's what 97 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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