# Llynfi Valley Paddlers

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1209016 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1209016)
- Website: https://maestegcanoeclub.org/
- Latest income: £13.8k; spending £13.2k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Amateur sport
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Area of operation: Bridgend
- Other names: Maesteg Canoe Club (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/llynfi-valley-paddlers

KayakingCanoeingSea paddlingStand up paddle boarding

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £13.8k | £13.2k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the charity is:the promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the public benefit of the inhabitants of the Llynfi Valley and surrounding area by the provision of facilities and coaching in canoeing, kayaking and any other related paddle sport.

## What it funds

Llynfi Valley Paddlers is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability and amateur sport for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Llynfi Valley Paddlers reported income of £13.8k and spending of £13.2k.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bridgend.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Llynfi Valley Paddlers in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (maestegcanoeclub.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Llynfi Valley Paddlers open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Llynfi Valley Paddlers is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Llynfi Valley Paddlers fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bridgend.

### Does Llynfi Valley Paddlers give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Llynfi Valley Paddlers makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Llynfi Valley Paddlers give each year?

The register does not break out Llynfi Valley Paddlers's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £13.2k.

### How large is Llynfi Valley Paddlers?

In its latest reported year Llynfi Valley Paddlers reported income of £13.8k and spending of £13.2k.


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