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title: "Carterton U3a — check charity number 1188573 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Carterton U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188573. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Carterton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/carterton-u3a
retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:25:43.196Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Carterton U3a is a registered charity (number 1188573) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £34,016 (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 Carterton U3a?

Registered charity number

1188573

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Carterton

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£34,016

Website

[www.carterton-u3a.org.uk](http://www.carterton-u3a.org.uk/)

## What does Carterton U3a do?

The purpose of Carterton U3A is the advancement of education for those retired from full time work together with socialisation. This is achieved by having meetings with a speaker invited and groups that meet regularly to discuss and learn shared interests.The charity is located in Carterton Oxfordshire but also serves surrounding areas.

## What causes is Carterton U3a registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Carterton U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Carterton 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Carterton U3a a legitimate charity?

Yes. Carterton U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188573) 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 Carterton U3a's charity number?

Carterton U3a's charity number is 1188573. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1188573?

Search 1188573 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 Carterton U3a do?

The purpose of Carterton U3A is the advancement of education for those retired from full time work together with socialisation. This is achieved by having meetings with a speaker invited and groups that meet regularly to discuss and learn shared interests.The charity is located in Carterton Oxfordshire but also serves surrounding areas.

Does Carterton U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Carterton 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 Carterton U3a?

Carterton U3a's website is http://www.carterton-u3a.org.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/1188573).