--- title: "Beverley and District U3a — check charity number 1156163 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Beverley and District U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156163. Education/training charity based in Walkington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beverley-and-district-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:15:08.663Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Beverley and District U3a is a registered charity (number 1156163) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £16,845 (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 Beverley and District U3a? Registered charity number 1156163 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Walkington Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,845 Website [beverley.u3asite.uk](https://beverley.u3asite.uk/) ## What does Beverley and District U3a do? Beverley U3A are a group of 480 mainly retired older members who try to advance their education by meeting together once a month to listen to a speaker. They also meet in smaller groups to improve their conditions of life in the interests of their social welfare. ## What causes is Beverley and District U3a registered for? Education/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beverley and District U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beverley 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=beverley-and-district-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://beverley.u3asite.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Beverley and District U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Beverley and District U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156163) 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 Beverley and District U3a's charity number? Beverley and District U3a's charity number is 1156163. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156163? Search 1156163 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 Beverley and District U3a do? Beverley U3A are a group of 480 mainly retired older members who try to advance their education by meeting together once a month to listen to a speaker. They also meet in smaller groups to improve their conditions of life in the interests of their social welfare. Does Beverley and District U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beverley 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 Beverley and District U3a? Beverley and District U3a's website is https://beverley.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/1156163).