Is u3a North East Region a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists u3a North East Region as a registered charity (number 1116695) 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 u3a North East Region's charity number?

u3a North East Region's charity number is 1116695. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1116695?

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Does u3a North East Region have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to u3a North East Region?

u3a North East Region's website listed in our register data is http://www.nru3a.co.uk. 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.

What was u3a North East Region previously called?

The register lists this previous name for u3a North East Region: The Northumbria Region U3a.

When was u3a North East Region registered as a charity?

u3a North East Region was entered on the register on 8 November 2006.

Registered charity · No. 1116695

u3a North East Region

Also known as Northumbria U3a · working name on the Charity Commission register

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

u3a North East Region is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about u3a North East Region?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,812
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,075
Registered charity number: 1116695
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Cockfield
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.nru3a.co.uk

What does the register show for u3a North East Region?

u3a North East Region (number 1116695) 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 u3a North East Region 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.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for u3a North East Region

Answers u3a North East Region 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 does not record u3a North East Region as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 November 2006
Also known as: Northumbria U3a
Previous names on the register: The Northumbria Region U3a
Where it says it operates: Gateshead · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · North Tyneside · South Tyneside · Sunderland · Durham · North Yorkshire · Northumberland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-11-07. 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 u3a North East Region registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for u3a North East Region yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score u3a North East Region. 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 u3a North East Region?

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Frequently asked questions

Is u3a North East Region a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists u3a North East Region as a registered charity (number 1116695) 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 u3a North East Region's charity number?: u3a North East Region's charity number is 1116695. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1116695?: Search 1116695 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 u3a North East Region 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.
Does u3a North East Region have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for u3a North East Region. 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 u3a North East Region?: u3a North East Region's website listed in our register data is http://www.nru3a.co.uk. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to u3a North East Region?: The register does not record u3a North East Region as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was u3a North East Region previously called?: The register lists this previous name for u3a North East Region: The Northumbria Region U3a.
When was u3a North East Region registered as a charity?: u3a North East Region was entered on the register on 8 November 2006.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-11-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.