--- title: "Penalt United Charities — check charity number 1016179 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Penalt United Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1016179. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Birches Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/penalt-united-charities retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:07:26.968Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Penalt United Charities is a registered charity (number 1016179) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £647 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Penalt United Charities? Registered charity number 1016179 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Birches Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £647 ## What does Penalt United Charities do? For 150 years the charity has made payments at Christmastide to the poor and aged parishioners of Penallt not in receipt of parochial relief . We maintain this village tradition. As the actual amounts they receive are so small and have probably not kept pace with inflation, that they have been thought of, and remembered, we hope possibly still counts just as much to the recipients ! ## What causes is Penalt United Charities registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Penalt United Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Penalt United Charities 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=penalt-united-charities&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Penalt United Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. Penalt United Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1016179) 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 Penalt United Charities's charity number? Penalt United Charities's charity number is 1016179. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1016179? Search 1016179 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 Penalt United Charities do? For 150 years the charity has made payments at Christmastide to the poor and aged parishioners of Penallt not in receipt of parochial relief . We maintain this village tradition. As the actual amounts they receive are so small and have probably not kept pace with inflation, that they have been thought of, and remembered, we hope possibly still counts just as much to the recipients ! Does Penalt United Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Penalt United Charities. 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 Penalt United Charities? Penalt United Charities 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/1016179).