--- title: "Brynmawr Institute — check charity number 523655 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brynmawr Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 523655. Education/training charity based in Blaina. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brynmawr-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:16:55.957Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brynmawr Institute is a registered charity (number 523655) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £15,376 (year ending 2025-04-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Brynmawr Institute? Registered charity number 523655 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Blaina Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £15,376 ## What does Brynmawr Institute do? Providing building and equipment to enable members of the community to indulge in snooker and billiards activity, To provide facilities to teach young people the sport. ## What causes is Brynmawr Institute registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brynmawr Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brynmawr Institute is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=brynmawr-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brynmawr Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Brynmawr Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 523655) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Brynmawr Institute's charity number? Brynmawr Institute's charity number is 523655. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 523655? Search 523655 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Brynmawr Institute do? Providing building and equipment to enable members of the community to indulge in snooker and billiards activity, To provide facilities to teach young people the sport. Does Brynmawr Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brynmawr Institute. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Brynmawr Institute? Brynmawr Institute does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/523655).