--- title: "Ashington and District U3a — check charity number 1177454 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ashington and District U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177454. Education/training charity based in Ellington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ashington-and-district-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:18:09.855Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ashington and District U3a is a registered charity (number 1177454) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £2,235 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Ashington and District U3a? Registered charity number 1177454 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ellington Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,235 Website [u3asites.org.uk/ashington/welcome](https://u3asites.org.uk/ashington/welcome) ## What does Ashington and District U3a do? We provide educational and cultural opportunities and activities for people who are retired or semi-retired in teh Ashington and District area. ## What causes is Ashington and District U3a registered for? Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ashington and District U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ashington and District 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=ashington-and-district-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://u3asites.org.uk/ashington/welcome) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ashington and District U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Ashington and District U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177454) 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 Ashington and District U3a's charity number? Ashington and District U3a's charity number is 1177454. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177454? Search 1177454 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 Ashington and District U3a do? We provide educational and cultural opportunities and activities for people who are retired or semi-retired in teh Ashington and District area. Does Ashington and District U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ashington and District 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 Ashington and District U3a? Ashington and District U3a's website is https://u3asites.org.uk/ashington/welcome — 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/1177454).