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title: "Cheddar Valley U3a — check charity number 1040522 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Cheddar Valley U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1040522. Education/training charity based in The Bays. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cheddar-valley-u3a
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:20.073Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Cheddar Valley U3a is a registered charity (number 1040522) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £24,201 (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 Cheddar Valley U3a?

Registered charity number

1040522

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

The Bays

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£24,201

Website

[cheddar-valley.u3asite.uk](https://cheddar-valley.u3asite.uk/)

## What does Cheddar Valley U3a do?

Education and Social activities for people in Retirement

## What causes is Cheddar Valley U3a registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cheddar Valley U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cheddar Valley 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 Cheddar Valley U3a a legitimate charity?

Yes. Cheddar Valley U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1040522) 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 Cheddar Valley U3a's charity number?

Cheddar Valley U3a's charity number is 1040522. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1040522?

Search 1040522 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 Cheddar Valley U3a do?

Education and Social activities for people in Retirement

Does Cheddar Valley U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cheddar Valley 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 Cheddar Valley U3a?

Cheddar Valley U3a's website is https://cheddar-valley.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/1040522).