--- title: "Institute of Welsh Affairs — check charity number 1078435 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Institute of Welsh Affairs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1078435. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Room 6.01. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/institute-of-welsh-affairs retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:11:45.267Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Institute of Welsh Affairs is a registered charity (number 1078435) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £202,561 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Institute of Welsh Affairs? Registered charity number 1078435 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Room 6.01 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £202,561 Website [www.iwa.wales](http://www.iwa.wales/) ## What does Institute of Welsh Affairs do? The Institute of Welsh Affairs is a membership-based think-tank and policy research institute aimed at promoting new thinking on Welsh issues. Its activities include the publication of research reports and discussion papers, and the organisation of seminars and conferences throughout Wales covering a range of interests, including the economy, education, health, and the environment. ## What causes is Institute of Welsh Affairs registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Institute of Welsh Affairs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Institute of Welsh Affairs 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=institute-of-welsh-affairs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.iwa.wales/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Institute of Welsh Affairs a legitimate charity? Yes. Institute of Welsh Affairs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1078435) 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 Institute of Welsh Affairs's charity number? Institute of Welsh Affairs's charity number is 1078435. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1078435? Search 1078435 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 Institute of Welsh Affairs do? The Institute of Welsh Affairs is a membership-based think-tank and policy research institute aimed at promoting new thinking on Welsh issues. Its activities include the publication of research reports and discussion papers, and the organisation of seminars and conferences throughout Wales covering a range of interests, including the economy, education, health, and the environment. Does Institute of Welsh Affairs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Institute of Welsh Affairs. 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 Institute of Welsh Affairs? Institute of Welsh Affairs's website is http://www.iwa.wales — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1078435).