--- title: "Y Brifwyl — check charity number 1144487 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Y Brifwyl a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1144487. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 40 Parc Ty Glas. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/y-brifwyl retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:14:21.831Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Y Brifwyl is a registered charity (number 1144487) 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; religious activities. 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 Y Brifwyl? Registered charity number 1144487 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 40 Parc Ty Glas Website [www.eisteddfod.cymru](http://www.eisteddfod.cymru/) ## What does Y Brifwyl do? To promote, encourage and safeguard Welsh Culture and the Welsh language by holding an annual national festival, namely Gwyl Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru.From 1 January 2015, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru (National Eisteddfod of Wales) operates as a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) - charity number 1155539. ## What causes is Y Brifwyl registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Y Brifwyl yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Y Brifwyl 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=y-brifwyl&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.eisteddfod.cymru/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Y Brifwyl a legitimate charity? Yes. Y Brifwyl is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1144487) 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 Y Brifwyl's charity number? Y Brifwyl's charity number is 1144487. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1144487? Search 1144487 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 Y Brifwyl do? To promote, encourage and safeguard Welsh Culture and the Welsh language by holding an annual national festival, namely Gwyl Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru.From 1 January 2015, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru (National Eisteddfod of Wales) operates as a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) - charity number 1155539. Does Y Brifwyl have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Y Brifwyl. 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 Y Brifwyl? Y Brifwyl's website is http://www.eisteddfod.cymru — 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/1144487).