Is Wearside U3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wearside U3a as a registered charity (number 1030977) 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 Wearside U3a's charity number?

Wearside U3a's charity number is 1030977. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1030977?

Search 1030977 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.

Does Wearside U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wearside 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 Wearside U3a?

Wearside U3a's website listed in our register data is http://www.u3asites.org.uk/wearside. 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 Wearside U3a registered as a charity?

Wearside U3a was entered on the register on 5 January 1994.

Registered charity · No. 1030977

Wearside U3a

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Wearside U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Wearside U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,741
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,109
Registered charity number: 1030977
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Sunderland
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.u3asites.org.uk/wearside

Quick answer

Wearside U3a (number 1030977) 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 Wearside U3a do?

To provide a range of activities to encourage continuing use of mind and bodies in the Third Age to all who are "no longer in full time paid employment"and are willing to help themselves and others.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wearside U3a

Answers Wearside 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 Wearside 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 January 1994
Where it says it operates: Sunderland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Wearside U3a registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wearside U3a yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wearside 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 Wearside U3a?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wearside U3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wearside U3a as a registered charity (number 1030977) 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 Wearside U3a's charity number?: Wearside U3a's charity number is 1030977. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1030977?: Search 1030977 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 Wearside U3a do?: To provide a range of activities to encourage continuing use of mind and bodies in the Third Age to all who are "no longer in full time paid employment"and are willing to help themselves and others.
Does Wearside U3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wearside 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 Wearside U3a?: Wearside U3a's website listed in our register data is http://www.u3asites.org.uk/wearside. 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 Wearside U3a?: The register records Wearside 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 Wearside U3a registered as a charity?: Wearside U3a was entered on the register on 5 January 1994.

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.