--- title: "Carlton and Gedling U3a — check charity number 1157211 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Carlton and Gedling U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157211. Education/training charity based in Nottingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carlton-and-gedling-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:30:17.447Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Carlton and Gedling U3a is a registered charity (number 1157211) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £36,491 (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 Carlton and Gedling U3a? Registered charity number 1157211 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Nottingham Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £36,491 Website [carlton.u3asite.uk](https://carlton.u3asite.uk/) ## What does Carlton and Gedling U3a do? Support learning and promote the benefits of self-help learning for all members of Carlton and Gedling U3A through a variety of group activities organised by individual members. ## What causes is Carlton and Gedling U3a registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carlton and Gedling U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carlton and Gedling 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=carlton-and-gedling-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://carlton.u3asite.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Carlton and Gedling U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Carlton and Gedling U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157211) 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 Carlton and Gedling U3a's charity number? Carlton and Gedling U3a's charity number is 1157211. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157211? Search 1157211 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 Carlton and Gedling U3a do? Support learning and promote the benefits of self-help learning for all members of Carlton and Gedling U3A through a variety of group activities organised by individual members. Does Carlton and Gedling U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carlton and Gedling 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 Carlton and Gedling U3a? Carlton and Gedling U3a's website is https://carlton.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/1157211).