--- title: "Merthyr Phab — check charity number 1089717 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Merthyr Phab a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1089717. Disability charity based in Pentrebach. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/merthyr-phab retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:07:46.899Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Merthyr Phab is a registered charity (number 1089717) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £4,446 (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 Merthyr Phab? Registered charity number 1089717 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Pentrebach Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,446 ## What does Merthyr Phab do? We meet weekly and encourage young people with or without disabilities to take part in various activities including sports, social activities, Duke of Edinburgh awards, day trips and activity residential weekends. ## What causes is Merthyr Phab registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Merthyr Phab yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Merthyr Phab 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=merthyr-phab&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Merthyr Phab a legitimate charity? Yes. Merthyr Phab is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1089717) 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 Merthyr Phab's charity number? Merthyr Phab's charity number is 1089717. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1089717? Search 1089717 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 Merthyr Phab do? We meet weekly and encourage young people with or without disabilities to take part in various activities including sports, social activities, Duke of Edinburgh awards, day trips and activity residential weekends. Does Merthyr Phab have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merthyr Phab. 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 Merthyr Phab? Merthyr Phab 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/1089717).