--- title: "Ashingdon and Rochford U3a — check charity number 1180576 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ashingdon and Rochford U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180576. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stambridge Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ashingdon-and-rochford-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:18:24.195Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ashingdon and Rochford U3a is a registered charity (number 1180576) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £23,984 (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 Ashingdon and Rochford U3a? Registered charity number 1180576 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stambridge Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £23,984 Website [ashingdonandrochford.u3asite.uk](https://ashingdonandrochford.u3asite.uk/) ## What does Ashingdon and Rochford U3a do? Ashingdon & Rochford U3a is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment, who live in the Ashingdon & Rochford area. Affiliated to the Third Age Trust, members pay an annual membership fee and are able to enjoy educational, creative, leisure and sporting activities, attend a monthly meeting with a guest speaker, an inhouse newsletter and a U3A magazine "U3A Matters". ## What causes is Ashingdon and Rochford U3a registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ashingdon and Rochford U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ashingdon and Rochford U3a 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=ashingdon-and-rochford-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://ashingdonandrochford.u3asite.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ashingdon and Rochford U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Ashingdon and Rochford U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180576) 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 Ashingdon and Rochford U3a's charity number? Ashingdon and Rochford U3a's charity number is 1180576. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180576? Search 1180576 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 Ashingdon and Rochford U3a do? Ashingdon & Rochford U3a is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment, who live in the Ashingdon & Rochford area. Affiliated to the Third Age Trust, members pay an annual membership fee and are able to enjoy educational, creative, leisure and sporting activities, attend a monthly meeting with a guest speaker, an inhouse newsletter and a U3A magazine "U3A Matters". Does Ashingdon and Rochford U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ashingdon and Rochford U3a. 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 Ashingdon and Rochford U3a? Ashingdon and Rochford U3a's website is https://ashingdonandrochford.u3asite.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/1180576).