--- title: "Burnham on Sea U3a — check charity number 1068271 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Burnham on Sea U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1068271. Education/training charity based in 5 Berrow Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/burnham-on-sea-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:26:13.105Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Burnham on Sea U3a is a registered charity (number 1068271) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £31,539 (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 Burnham on Sea U3a? Registered charity number 1068271 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 5 Berrow Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £31,539 Website [www.burnhamu3a.com](http://www.burnhamu3a.com/) ## What does Burnham on Sea U3a do? Provision of learning, leisure, social and recreational activities for those no longer in full time employment, in the area of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. ## What causes is Burnham on Sea U3a registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Burnham on Sea U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Burnham on Sea 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=burnham-on-sea-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.burnhamu3a.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Burnham on Sea U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Burnham on Sea U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1068271) 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 Burnham on Sea U3a's charity number? Burnham on Sea U3a's charity number is 1068271. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1068271? Search 1068271 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 Burnham on Sea U3a do? Provision of learning, leisure, social and recreational activities for those no longer in full time employment, in the area of Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. Does Burnham on Sea U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Burnham on Sea 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 Burnham on Sea U3a? Burnham on Sea U3a's website is http://www.burnhamu3a.com — 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/1068271).