Charities in Rhondda Cynon Taf
There are 696 registered charities based in and around Rhondda Cynon Taf. 506 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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What they work on
- Children and young people242
- Education199
- Arts and heritage115
- Disability69
- Poverty and hardship31
- Older people24
- Environment22
- Mental health13
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 472 of the 696. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 408 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf
5 of the 242 we found.
Friends of Rhondda Cynon Taf Youth Music
CF37 · Income under £10k
We are here to help the musical youth who play in the RCT area.We support children who play in ensembles through the RCT Music Service and schools.
The Welsh Association of Youth Clubs
CF37 · Income £100k to £1m
The purpose of Youth Cymru is to research, identify and respond to the needs of young people by developing and delivering programmes that contribute to their lifelong learning in an educational but essentially informal…
Mountain Ash Ymca
CF45 · Small charity, income under £100k
Mountain Ash YMCA is dedicated to helping and supporting young people and welcomes all. We achieve this by running a Youth Club, Young Adults Carers Project, Emergency Accommodation Unit and a Community Learning Centre.…
Neath Port Talbot Children's Rights Unit
SA11 · Income £100k to £1m
Neath Port Talbot Children?s Rights Unit (CRU) exists to make the UNCRC a reality for children, young people and their families. The CRU provide opportunities and support for Children and Young People aged (0-18 years…
Hope Church Rhydyfelin
CF37 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity has held regular public meetings on a Sunday where we have met together to worship God, preach from the Bible and have fellowship together. Involved with New Wine Cymru's 'Mission Wales' week where teams of…
Education charities in Rhondda Cynon Taf
5 of the 199 we found.
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…
Llwynypia Educational Charity
CF39 · Income under £10k
to promote the education of children in the former parish of ystradyfodwg
The Aberfan Education Charity
CF48 · Income under £10k
Grants to schools serving the Aberfan and Merthyr Vale area
Wyclif Independent Christian Educational Association Limited
CF83 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote and provide for the advancement of christian education in mid-glamorgan, south glamorgan and gwent. (for further details see clause 3 of memorandum and articles of association.)
Club 707
CF83 · Small charity, income under £100k
Club 707 is a Christian organisation focused on helping young people grow their faith or learn more about the Christian faith. It's main focus is working with local schools to provide help delivering Christian…
Arts and heritage charities in Rhondda Cynon Taf
5 of the 115 we found.
The Royal Mint Museum
CF72 · Income £100k to £1m
The advancement of education of the public in the history of coinage and related artefacts and of the activities of the Royal Mint.
Showcase Performing Arts
CF44 · Small charity, income under £100k
Give children/young people an opportunity to participate in the performing arts.
Suzanne Rees Trust
CF42 · Income under £10k
We award grants to individuals who wish to undertyake traing/education courses in any filed associated with performing arts. This includes music, drama, dance and technical skills. This could include support with course…
Melyncrythan Musical Theatre Company
SA11 · Small charity, income under £100k
We offer the local community an opportunity to take part or watch musical theatre. As a society member individuals can act sing or dance in our productions or assist with the manual/technical side of the theatre by…
Neath Little Theatre
SA11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Neath Little Theatre exists to advance the education of the public in Neath and surrounding areas in all aspects of the dramatic art and the development of public appreciation of such art. We maintain and look after the…
Disability charities in Rhondda Cynon Taf
5 of the 69 we found.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Charity for the Visually Impaired
CF39 · Income under £10k
For promoting the welfare of blind persons ordinarily resident in rhondda cynon taff
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.
Cwm Taf People First
CF43 · Income £100k to £1m
The organisation :empowers people with learning disabilities to challenge prejudice and discrimination.increases awareness about the importance of equality and rights through training, education and support.offers…
Bridgend County Group Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving
CF35 · Small charity, income under £100k
We are an independent charity based at the Equine Centre at Pencoed College. Our principal aim is to provide horse riding and horse related activities to children and adults in our local community who have physical and…
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.
Poverty and hardship charities in Rhondda Cynon Taf
5 of the 31 we found.
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…
Arts Factory Ltd
CF43 · Income £100k to £1m
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or…
New Life Community Church Tonyrefail
CF39 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the Christian faith through Community Outreach and Public Benefit to those of Tonyrefail and the surrounding area suffering poverty, disablement, infirmity, financial hardship, or social and economic…
Daerwynno Outdoor Centre
CF37 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide facilities and opportunities for outdoor experiences in the interests of social welfare for education, recreation or other leisure time occupation. This is provided for individuals who have need of such…
Briton Ferry Community Resource Centre
SA11 · Income under £10k
To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Briton Ferry and surrounding areas the provision of facilities for education, recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such…
Charities for older people in Rhondda Cynon Taf
5 of the 24 we found.
Age Concern Neath Port Talbot
SA11 · Income £100k to £1m
Provide free community based services that facilitate social inclusion, while promoting a healthy and active retirement for local older people. Activities include information and advice through our telephone helpline,…
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…
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…
Infirm Secular Clergy Society of the Archdiocese of Cardiff
CF37 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide relief and financial support to retired secular clergy
Defibbers Cymru
CF83 · Income under £10k
Defibbers Cymru support members of the community, their friends and family who have had an ICD/CRT-D implant. The group will provide support and a booklet explaining living with an implant.
Small charities in Rhondda Cynon Taf
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.
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…
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…
Fernhill and Glenboi Community Centre
CF45 · Small charity, income under £100k
To provide facilities to the local community for social gatherings and various training courses. We also provide office space for rental to other charitable organisations.
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
CF39 · Income under £10k
Purposes of a public park and recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the town of pontypridd and the adjoining district
Christ for India
CF83 · Income under £10k
Supporting God's work in India 1)training of pastors(COTR Theological Seminary) 2)planting churches (New Testament Church) 3) educating future leaders (New Life Public High School) 4)alleviating suffering though…
Gosen Christian Centre
CF42 · Small charity, income under £100k
The principal activity of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith.
Malayalee Pentecostal Association(mpa)
CF83 · Small charity, income under £100k
National Conference, Area Convention, Seminar, Leadership Training , Worship, Youth Activities, Women's fellowship, Evangelism, Out reach Campaign for the Gospel and other gatherings for the growth of Association.
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How many charities are there in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
There are 696 registered charities based in and around Rhondda Cynon Taf. 506 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (242), education (199), and the arts and heritage (115). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 472 of the 696, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Local charities in and around Rhondda Cynon Taf have 12,700 volunteers between them. That's what 408 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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