--- title: "Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association — check charity number 510840 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 510840. Education/training charity based in 19 Windway Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cardiff-and-vale-youth-orchestra-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T07:34:10.613Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association is a registered charity (number 510840) 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. Its latest reported income was £9,615 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association? Registered charity number 510840 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 19 Windway Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £9,615 ## What does Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association do? To advance the musical education of children and young persons under the age of 22 years who are ordinarily resident in or who receive their education within Cardiff County and the Vale of Glamorgan, by the provision of financial assistance, facilities or amenities additional to those provided by the local education authorities. ## What causes is Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association 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=cardiff-and-vale-youth-orchestra-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 510840) 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 Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association's charity number? Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association's charity number is 510840. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 510840? Search 510840 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 Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association do? To advance the musical education of children and young persons under the age of 22 years who are ordinarily resident in or who receive their education within Cardiff County and the Vale of Glamorgan, by the provision of financial assistance, facilities or amenities additional to those provided by the local education authorities. Does Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association. 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 Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association? Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra Association 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/510840).