Chester U3a
Chester U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, based in Chester.
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What are the key facts about Chester U3a?
- Registered charity number
- 1048416
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Chester
- Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
- £44,801
- Website
- www.chesteru3a.org.uk
What does Chester U3a do?
To advance the education of the public and in particular of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Chester and its surrounding locality. To provide 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 Chester U3a registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Chester U3a yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chester 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chester U3a a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Chester U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1048416) 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 Chester U3a's charity number?
- Chester U3a's charity number is 1048416. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1048416?
- Search 1048416 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 Chester U3a do?
- To advance the education of the public and in particular of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Chester and its surrounding locality. To provide 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 Chester U3a have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chester 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 Chester U3a?
- Chester U3a's website is http://www.chesteru3a.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.