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Registered charity · No. 218306Charitable companyFfynone Road

The Royal Institution of South Wales

The Royal Institution of South Wales is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Ffynone Road.

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The Royal Institution of South Wales is a registered charity (number 218306) 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 £12,530 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 The Royal Institution of South Wales?

Registered charity number
218306
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Ffynone Road
Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)
£12,530

What does The Royal Institution of South Wales do?

Acts as Friends of Swansea Museum;purchases items for its collection; arranges a series of monthly evening lectures, Presidents Invitation Lecture and 4 lunch time talks on a range of topics by specialists in their subjects;Finances a series of work shops for young people on local topics; Publishes Annually well researched contibutions in Swansea History Journal(formerly Minerva) and 3 Newsletters

What causes is The Royal Institution of South Wales registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Royal Institution of South Wales yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Royal Institution of South 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Institution of South Wales a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Royal Institution of South Wales is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218306) 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 The Royal Institution of South Wales's charity number?
The Royal Institution of South Wales's charity number is 218306. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 218306?
Search 218306 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 The Royal Institution of South Wales do?
Acts as Friends of Swansea Museum;purchases items for its collection; arranges a series of monthly evening lectures, Presidents Invitation Lecture and 4 lunch time talks on a range of topics by specialists in their subjects;Finances a series of work shops for young people on local topics; Publishes Annually well researched contibutions in Swansea History Journal(formerly Minerva) and 3 Newsletters
Does The Royal Institution of South Wales have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal Institution of South 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 The Royal Institution of South Wales?
The Royal Institution of South Wales's website is http://www.risw.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.