--- title: "Church Stretton (U3a) — check charity number 1203909 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Church Stretton (U3a) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1203909. Education/training charity based in Church Stretton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/church-stretton-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:16:08.331Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Church Stretton (U3a) is a registered charity (number 1203909) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £8,271 (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 Church Stretton (U3a)? Registered charity number 1203909 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Stretton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,271 Website [churchstretton.u3asite.uk](https://churchstretton.u3asite.uk/) ## What does Church Stretton (U3a) do? It offers the opportunity for peer-to-peer learning in a social environment to a section of the communityotherwise not widely provided for. ## What causes is Church Stretton (U3a) registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Church Stretton (U3a) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Church Stretton (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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=church-stretton-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://churchstretton.u3asite.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Church Stretton (U3a) a legitimate charity? Yes. Church Stretton (U3a) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1203909) 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 Church Stretton (U3a)'s charity number? Church Stretton (U3a)'s charity number is 1203909. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1203909? Search 1203909 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 Church Stretton (U3a) do? It offers the opportunity for peer-to-peer learning in a social environment to a section of the communityotherwise not widely provided for. Does Church Stretton (U3a) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Church Stretton (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 Church Stretton (U3a)? Church Stretton (U3a)'s website is https://churchstretton.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/1203909).