--- title: "Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales — check charity number 1053788 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1053788. Education/training charity based in Sully. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-national-youth-orchestra-of-wales retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:27:36.315Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales is a registered charity (number 1053788) 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 £83,599 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales? Registered charity number 1053788 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sully Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £83,599 ## What does Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales do? Provision of bursaries for underprivileged students who are chosen to attend the 2 week course for the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. Assistance with the hire of music scores for the course, funding for overseas tours and awarding a prize for the most promising student on the course. ## What causes is Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales 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=friends-of-the-national-youth-orchestra-of-wales&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1053788) 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 Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales's charity number? Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales's charity number is 1053788. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1053788? Search 1053788 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 Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales do? Provision of bursaries for underprivileged students who are chosen to attend the 2 week course for the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. Assistance with the hire of music scores for the course, funding for overseas tours and awarding a prize for the most promising student on the course. Does Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. 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 Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales? Friends of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales 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/1053788).