Is North Down & Ards U3A a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists North Down & Ards U3A as a registered charity (number NIC100089) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). 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 North Down & Ards U3A's charity number?

North Down & Ards U3A's charity number is NIC100089. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC100089?

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Does North Down & Ards U3A have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Down & Ards 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to North Down & Ards U3A?

North Down & Ards U3A's website listed in our register data is http://www.ndau3a.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was North Down & Ards U3A registered as a charity?

North Down & Ards U3A was entered on the register on 7 April 2014.

Registered charity · No. NIC100089Constitution

North Down & Ards U3A

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

North Down & Ards U3A is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about North Down & Ards U3A?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £56,662
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £53,566
Registered charity number: NIC100089
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): Co Down
Website: www.ndau3a.com

Quick answer

North Down & Ards U3A (number NIC100089) is listed as registered in the CCNI 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 North Down & Ards U3A do?

The Objects of the U3A are: i. To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in North Down and Ards and its surrounding locality. ii. The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for North Down & Ards U3A

Answers North Down & Ards U3A gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 April 2014

What causes is North Down & Ards U3A registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for North Down & Ards U3A yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Down & Ards U3A a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists North Down & Ards U3A as a registered charity (number NIC100089) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). 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 North Down & Ards U3A's charity number?: North Down & Ards U3A's charity number is NIC100089. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC100089?: Search NIC100089 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does North Down & Ards U3A do?: The Objects of the U3A are: i. To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in North Down and Ards and its surrounding locality. ii. The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
Does North Down & Ards U3A have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Down & Ards 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 Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to North Down & Ards U3A?: North Down & Ards U3A's website listed in our register data is http://www.ndau3a.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was North Down & Ards U3A registered as a charity?: North Down & Ards U3A was entered on the register on 7 April 2014.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.