Is Y Gadwyn a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Y Gadwyn as a registered charity (number 1030284) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Y Gadwyn's charity number?

Y Gadwyn's charity number is 1030284. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1030284?

Search 1030284 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.

Does Y Gadwyn have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Y Gadwyn. 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 Y Gadwyn?

Y Gadwyn does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Y Gadwyn previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Y Gadwyn: Y Gadwyn Tape Magazine for the Blind and Visually Impaired Assocation.

When was Y Gadwyn registered as a charity?

Y Gadwyn was entered on the register on 14 December 1993. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01030284).

Registered charity · No. 1030284

Y Gadwyn

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Y Gadwyn is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, disability.

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What are the key facts about Y Gadwyn?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £3,680
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £1,578
Registered charity number: 1030284
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Abergele
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Y Gadwyn (number 1030284) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Y Gadwyn do?

We provide tapes for the blind and partially blind. Contents range from discussions with local community members to cultural and historical topics.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Y Gadwyn

Answers Y Gadwyn gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Y Gadwyn as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 December 1993
Company number: 01030284 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Y Gadwyn Tape Magazine for the Blind and Visually Impaired Assocation
Where it says it operates: Powys · Conwy · Denbighshire · Flintshire · Wrexham · Gwynedd

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Y Gadwyn registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Y Gadwyn yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Y Gadwyn. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Y Gadwyn a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Y Gadwyn as a registered charity (number 1030284) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Y Gadwyn's charity number?: Y Gadwyn's charity number is 1030284. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1030284?: Search 1030284 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 Y Gadwyn do?: We provide tapes for the blind and partially blind. Contents range from discussions with local community members to cultural and historical topics.
Does Y Gadwyn have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Y Gadwyn. 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 Y Gadwyn?: Y Gadwyn does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Y Gadwyn?: The register does not record Y Gadwyn as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Y Gadwyn previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Y Gadwyn: Y Gadwyn Tape Magazine for the Blind and Visually Impaired Assocation.
When was Y Gadwyn registered as a charity?: Y Gadwyn was entered on the register on 14 December 1993. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01030284).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.