Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Seaham & District U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1214846
Seaham & District U3a
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Seaham & District U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Seaham & District U3a?
- Registered charity number
- 1214846
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Town Hall
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Seaham & District U3a (number 1214846) 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 Seaham & District U3a do?
We provide a framework for people in their third age to participate in a wide range of educational and social activities such as: 1. Monthly meetings where members listen to talks on a variety of subjects. 2. Interest groups on specific topics that meet on a regular basis for members to share their knowledge and expertise with others in the group.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Seaham & District U3a
Answers Seaham & 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Durham
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.
Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Seaham & District U3a registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Seaham & District U3a yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Seaham & 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. How scoring works
What should you check before donating to Seaham & 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 Seaham & District U3a a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Seaham & District U3a as a registered charity (number 1214846) 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 Seaham & District U3a's charity number?
- Seaham & District U3a's charity number is 1214846. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1214846?
- Search 1214846 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 Seaham & District U3a do?
- We provide a framework for people in their third age to participate in a wide range of educational and social activities such as: 1. Monthly meetings where members listen to talks on a variety of subjects. 2. Interest groups on specific topics that meet on a regular basis for members to share their knowledge and expertise with others in the group.
- Does Seaham & District U3a have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Seaham & 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 Seaham & District U3a?
- Seaham & 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 Seaham & District U3a?
- The register does not record Seaham & District U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Seaham & District U3a registered as a charity?
- Seaham & District U3a was entered on the register on 8 September 2025.
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.