--- title: "Burton Joyce & District U3a — check charity number 1157213 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Burton Joyce & District U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157213. Education/training charity based in Burton Joyce. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/burton-joyce-district-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:01:28.429Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Burton Joyce & District U3a is a registered charity (number 1157213) 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 £27,708 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Burton Joyce & District U3a? Registered charity number 1157213 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Burton Joyce Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £27,708 Website [bju3a.co.uk](https://bju3a.co.uk/) ## What does Burton Joyce & District U3a do? We are a local group of the world wide organisation 'University of the Third Age' dedicated to lifelong learning for people who are in retirement. We learn in a collaborative way, sharing knowledge, skills and experiences over a vast range of subjects. We have interest groups run by members in a wide range of academic, cultural, leisure and social activities. ## What causes is Burton Joyce & District U3a registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Burton Joyce & District U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Burton Joyce & 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=burton-joyce-district-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://bju3a.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Burton Joyce & District U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Burton Joyce & District U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157213) 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 Burton Joyce & District U3a's charity number? Burton Joyce & District U3a's charity number is 1157213. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157213? Search 1157213 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 Burton Joyce & District U3a do? We are a local group of the world wide organisation 'University of the Third Age' dedicated to lifelong learning for people who are in retirement. We learn in a collaborative way, sharing knowledge, skills and experiences over a vast range of subjects. We have interest groups run by members in a wide range of academic, cultural, leisure and social activities. Does Burton Joyce & District U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Burton Joyce & 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 Burton Joyce & District U3a? Burton Joyce & District U3a's website is https://bju3a.co.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/1157213).