Is Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street as a registered charity (number 1163334) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street's charity number?

Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street's charity number is 1163334. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1163334?

Search 1163334 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.

Does Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street. 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 Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street?

Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street's website listed in our register data is http://u3asites.org.uk/cestria. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street registered as a charity?

Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street was entered on the register on 27 August 2015.

Registered charity · No. 1163334

Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £9,519
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £9,743
Registered charity number: 1163334
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Durham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: u3asites.org.uk/cestria

Quick answer

Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street (number 1163334) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street do?

Generally Cestria U3A exists to advance education and in particular the education of people not in full time gainful employment who are in their Third Age residing in Chester-le-Street and its surrounding locality. Cestria U3A is part of the Third Age Trust.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street

Answers Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 August 2015
Also known as: Cestria U3a
Where it says it operates: Durham

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street as a registered charity (number 1163334) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street's charity number?: Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street's charity number is 1163334. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1163334?: Search 1163334 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 Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street do?: Generally Cestria U3A exists to advance education and in particular the education of people not in full time gainful employment who are in their Third Age residing in Chester-le-Street and its surrounding locality. Cestria U3A is part of the Third Age Trust.
Does Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street. 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 Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street?: Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street's website listed in our register data is http://u3asites.org.uk/cestria. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street?: The register does not record Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street registered as a charity?: Cestria U3a At Chester-Le-Street was entered on the register on 27 August 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.