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title: "Chard, Ilminster and District U3a — check charity number 1096163 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chard, Ilminster and District U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1096163. Education/training charity based in Chard. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chard-ilminster-and-district-u3a
retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:29:05.599Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chard, Ilminster and District U3a is a registered charity (number 1096163) 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 £19,285 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Chard, Ilminster and District U3a?

Registered charity number

1096163

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Chard

Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)

£19,285

Website

[chardilminster.u3asite.uk](https://chardilminster.u3asite.uk/)

## What does Chard, Ilminster and District U3a do?

Provision of a range of educational, practical and social activities for people no longer in full-time employment living in the Chard/Ilminster area of Somerset

## What causes is Chard, Ilminster and District U3a registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chard, Ilminster and District U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chard, Ilminster and 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Chard, Ilminster and District U3a a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chard, Ilminster and District U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1096163) 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 Chard, Ilminster and District U3a's charity number?

Chard, Ilminster and District U3a's charity number is 1096163. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1096163?

Search 1096163 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 Chard, Ilminster and District U3a do?

Provision of a range of educational, practical and social activities for people no longer in full-time employment living in the Chard/Ilminster area of Somerset

Does Chard, Ilminster and District U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chard, Ilminster and 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 Chard, Ilminster and District U3a?

Chard, Ilminster and District U3a's website is https://chardilminster.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/1096163).