Is Woodspring U3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Woodspring U3a as a registered charity (number 1215278) 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 Woodspring U3a's charity number?

Woodspring U3a's charity number is 1215278. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1215278?

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Does Woodspring U3a have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Woodspring U3a?

Woodspring U3a's website listed in our register data is http://Woodspring.u3asite.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.

When was Woodspring U3a registered as a charity?

Woodspring U3a was entered on the register on 8 October 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1215278

Woodspring U3a

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Woodspring U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Woodspring U3a?

Registered charity number: 1215278
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Portishead
Website: Woodspring.u3asite.uk

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Woodspring U3a (number 1215278) 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 Woodspring U3a do?

Woodspring u3a is a member led charity focussed on participative learning, based on self help, mutual aid and lifelong learning for those in their third age. Any member may express an interest in facilitating a group.Woodspring u3a currently offers members in excess of 50 groups to chose from.

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

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

Answers Woodspring 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: 8 October 2025
Where it says it operates: North Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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What causes is Woodspring U3a registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Woodspring U3a yet?

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What should you check before donating to Woodspring U3a?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Woodspring U3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Woodspring U3a as a registered charity (number 1215278) 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 Woodspring U3a's charity number?: Woodspring U3a's charity number is 1215278. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1215278?: Search 1215278 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 Woodspring U3a do?: Woodspring u3a is a member led charity focussed on participative learning, based on self help, mutual aid and lifelong learning for those in their third age. Any member may express an interest in facilitating a group.Woodspring u3a currently offers members in excess of 50 groups to chose from.
Does Woodspring U3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Woodspring 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 Woodspring U3a?: Woodspring U3a's website listed in our register data is http://Woodspring.u3asite.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.
When was Woodspring U3a registered as a charity?: Woodspring U3a was entered on the register on 8 October 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.