Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Derwent Valley U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1182667
Derwent Valley U3a
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Derwent Valley U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Derwent Valley U3a?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
- £3,160
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
- £6,053
- Registered charity number
- 1182667
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Marley Hill
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Derwent Valley U3a (number 1182667) 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 Derwent Valley U3a do?
The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in Whickham (and its surrounding locality)
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Derwent Valley U3a
Answers Derwent Valley U3a 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Gateshead
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 Derwent Valley U3a registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation
Why is there no Clarity Score for Derwent Valley U3a yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Derwent Valley U3a. 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 Derwent Valley U3a?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Derwent Valley U3a a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Derwent Valley U3a as a registered charity (number 1182667) 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 Derwent Valley U3a's charity number?
- Derwent Valley U3a's charity number is 1182667. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1182667?
- Search 1182667 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 Derwent Valley U3a do?
- The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in Whickham (and its surrounding locality)
- Does Derwent Valley U3a have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derwent 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 Derwent Valley U3a?
- Derwent Valley U3a does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Derwent Valley U3a?
- The register does not record Derwent Valley U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Derwent Valley U3a registered as a charity?
- Derwent Valley U3a was entered on the register on 28 March 2019.
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.