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Penarth, Wales Charity No: 1047912 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Ty Hafan

Ty Hafan aims to offer a high standard of free care and support to the families of children in Wales who are expected to die in childhood.

Founded
Headquarters
Penarth, Wales
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar youth development in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 89%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)
£0.57
£0.43
Program£0.57
Fundraising£0.43

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ty Hafan has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 4,099 youth development charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 4,633 youth development charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ty Hafan is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Penarth, Wales, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £12M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ty Hafan's registered charity number is 1047912. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Ty Hafan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Ty Hafan is located in Penarth, Wales, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ty Hafan has £12M in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for youth development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £404K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ty Hafan is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £12M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ty Hafan. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ty Hafan holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Ty Hafan aims to offer a high standard of free care and support to the families of children in Wales who are expected to die in childhood. Ty Hafan is classified as a youth development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among youth development charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of £12M is well above the peer average of £404K.

Ty Hafan is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify Ty Hafan in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Ty Hafan directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Yes, Ty Hafan is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.

Donations to Ty Hafan are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Ty Hafan is based in Penarth in Wales. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Ty Hafan was first registered in 1995, making it approximately 31 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
57% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. TY HAFAN is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Dr G••••• J••• S••••••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Tŷ Hafan To Take Part in Charity Ice Hockey Tournament - Business News Wales
Jun 2026
businessnewswales.com
Tŷ Hafan to open its private gardens for one day only this June - InYourArea
May 2026
www.inyourarea.co.uk
Mum’s Pen y Fan challenge honours son Harry and supports Tŷ Hafan - Herald.Wales
May 2026
herald.wales
Clarach woman to run London Marathon for Tŷ Hafan - Cambrian News
Apr 2026
www.cambrian-news.co.uk
Dad to run London Marathon to raise money for Tŷ Hafan in late son’s memory - Caerphilly Observer
Apr 2026
caerphilly.observer
Enjoy some quali-tea time for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice - Cowbridge Nub News
Apr 2026
cowbridge.nub.news
The Traitors Star Andrew Jenkins to Take on Welsh Adventure Triathlon for Ty Hafan - Business News Wales
Mar 2026
businessnewswales.com
Princess pays impromptu visit to Ceredigion Tŷ Hafan shop - Cambrian News
Feb 2026
www.cambrian-news.co.uk
Form filed
£12.4M revenue
FY2025
Charity Commission (UK)
Cardiff Rugby visit Tŷ Hafan - Cardiff Rugby
Dec 2025
www.cardiffrugby.wales
VIDEO: Cwmbran house covered in 30,000 Christmas lights to raise money for Tŷ Hafan - Cwmbranlife
Nov 2025
www.cwmbranlife.co.uk
Form filed
£10.4M revenue
FY2024
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£9.7M revenue
FY2023
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£8.7M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£9.2M revenue
FY2021
Charity Commission (UK)

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development this charity 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 13 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1995
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ty Hafan

What is Ty Hafan?
Ty Hafan is a youth development charitable company based in Penarth, United Kingdom. Ty Hafan aims to offer a high standard of free care and support to the families of children in Wales who are expected to die in childhood.
When was Ty Hafan founded?
Ty Hafan was founded in 1995.
Where is Ty Hafan located?
Headquartered in Penarth, Wales, United Kingdom.
What is Ty Hafan's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ty Hafan trustworthy?
Ty Hafan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ty Hafan's website?
https://www.tyhafan.org
Are donations to Ty Hafan tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.