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Registered charity · No. 1076987

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# Prescot and District U3a

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Prescot and District U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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## Check the current position

The register reporting status is “Submission Double Default”. Extract 2026-10-04. These labels do not establish whether particular services are available. Check the [live register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1076987&subId=0) before acting.

At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Prescot and District U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2021-03-31

£8,840

Reported spending · year ending 2021-03-31

£1,500

Registered charity number

1076987

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Whiston

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Quick answer

Prescot and District U3a (number 1076987) 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 Prescot and District U3a do?

Prescot & District U3A is open to all residents of the Knowsley area. Its prime purpose is to offer an active life style to retired people over the age of 55 yrs. The activities that we offer includes bowling,keep fit classes,painting tuition,crafts,yoga,theatre club. These activities help to give our members a quality of life that can only be achieved in the company of like minded people

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Prescot and District U3a

Answers Prescot and District 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”.

### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Prescot and District U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. [Work out your Gift Aid](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

11 August 1999

Company number

[01759471](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01759471) (Companies House)

Where it says it operates

Knowsley

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

**Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources.

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 Prescot and District U3a registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Prescot and District U3a yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Prescot and District 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.
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## What should you check before donating to Prescot and District 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 Prescot and District U3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Prescot and District U3a as a registered charity (number 1076987) 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 Prescot and District U3a's charity number?

Prescot and District U3a's charity number is 1076987. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1076987?

Search 1076987 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 Prescot and District U3a do?

Prescot & District U3A is open to all residents of the Knowsley area. Its prime purpose is to offer an active life style to retired people over the age of 55 yrs. The activities that we offer includes bowling,keep fit classes,painting tuition,crafts,yoga,theatre club. These activities help to give our members a quality of life that can only be achieved in the company of like minded people

Does Prescot and District U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Prescot and District 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 Prescot and District U3a?

Prescot and District 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 Prescot and District U3a?

The register records Prescot and District U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.

When was Prescot and District U3a registered as a charity?

Prescot and District U3a was entered on the register on 11 August 1999. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01759471).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
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/charity-details/?regId=1076987&subId=0).