Is Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music as a registered charity (number 513660) 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.

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Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music's charity number is 513660. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 513660

Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music?

Reported income · year ending 2023-08-31: £892
Reported spending · year ending 2023-08-31: £0
Registered charity number: 513660
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Waunarlwydd
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

What does the register show for Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music?

Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music (number 513660) 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 Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music do?

The 'Friends' exist to promote Youth Music at all levels of ability and attainment and is run by a committee of volunteers who work closely with the West Glamorgan County Music Service. We help to provide financial assistance for ventures in youth music. We also provide practical assistance in the form of stewarding at concerts and organising refreshments at the County Music Centres and Courses.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music

Answers Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music 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 Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 March 1983
Also known as: Fwgym
Where it says it operates: Neath Port Talbot · City of Swansea

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. 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 Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music as a registered charity (number 513660) 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 Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music's charity number?: Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music's charity number is 513660. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 513660?: Search 513660 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 West Glamorgan Youth Music do?: The 'Friends' exist to promote Youth Music at all levels of ability and attainment and is run by a committee of volunteers who work closely with the West Glamorgan County Music Service. We help to provide financial assistance for ventures in youth music. We also provide practical assistance in the form of stewarding at concerts and organising refreshments at the County Music Centres and Courses.
Does Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music. 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 West Glamorgan Youth Music?: Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music 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 Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music?: The register does not record Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music registered as a charity?: Friends of West Glamorgan Youth Music was entered on the register on 21 March 1983.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.