--- title: "Planning Aid Wales — check charity number 1000115 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Planning Aid Wales a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1000115. Environment/conservation/heritage charity based in Cardiff. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/planning-aid-wales retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:38:10.934Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Planning Aid Wales is a registered charity (number 1000115) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £177,812 (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 Planning Aid Wales? Registered charity number 1000115 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Cardiff Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £177,812 Website [www.planningaidwales.org.uk](http://www.planningaidwales.org.uk/) ## What does Planning Aid Wales do? We support communities and planning authorities to work better together in shaping places. We work with local planning authorities to support approaches for thoughtful community engagement as part of a proactive planning process. We work with community and town councils to see the world from their perspective and explain the planning process, their role in it and what they can achieve. ## What causes is Planning Aid Wales registered for? Environment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Planning Aid Wales yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Planning Aid 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=planning-aid-wales&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.planningaidwales.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Planning Aid Wales a legitimate charity? Yes. Planning Aid Wales is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1000115) 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 Planning Aid Wales's charity number? Planning Aid Wales's charity number is 1000115. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1000115? Search 1000115 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 Planning Aid Wales do? We support communities and planning authorities to work better together in shaping places. We work with local planning authorities to support approaches for thoughtful community engagement as part of a proactive planning process. We work with community and town councils to see the world from their perspective and explain the planning process, their role in it and what they can achieve. Does Planning Aid Wales have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Planning Aid 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 Planning Aid Wales? Planning Aid Wales's website is http://www.planningaidwales.org.uk — 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/1000115).