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title: "Causeway U3A — check charity number NIC104728 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Causeway U3A a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC104728. The advancement of education charity based in Coleraine. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/causeway-u3a
retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:52:21.594Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Causeway U3A is a registered charity (number NIC104728) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £116,649 (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 Causeway U3A?

Registered charity number

NIC104728

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Constitution

Location

Coleraine

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£116,649

Website

[causewayu3a.org](https://causewayu3a.org/)

## What does Causeway U3A do?

The purposes are: 1. to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in The Causeway Coast and its surrounding locality 2. the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

## What causes is Causeway U3A registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Causeway U3A yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Causeway 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 Causeway U3A a legitimate charity?

Yes. Causeway U3A is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC104728) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Causeway U3A's charity number?

Causeway U3A's charity number is NIC104728. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC104728?

Search NIC104728 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Causeway U3A do?

The purposes are: 1. to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in The Causeway Coast and its surrounding locality 2. the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

Does Causeway U3A have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Causeway 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Causeway U3A?

Causeway U3A's website is https://causewayu3a.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12,
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://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=104728&subId=0).