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Registered charity · No. 1096778Tanfield Lea

Derwentside U3a

Derwentside U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, based in Tanfield Lea.

Quick answer

Derwentside U3a is a registered charity (number 1096778) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £3,339 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Derwentside U3a?

Registered charity number
1096778
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Tanfield Lea
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£3,339

What does Derwentside U3a do?

To inform and assist members to learn various activities eg Canasta, Mah-Jong Walking groups, lunch groups, Art Appreciation Group, theatre visits and day trips.

What causes is Derwentside U3a registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Derwentside U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derwentside U3a is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Derwentside U3a a legitimate charity?
Yes. Derwentside U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1096778) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Derwentside U3a's charity number?
Derwentside U3a's charity number is 1096778. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1096778?
Search 1096778 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 Derwentside U3a do?
To inform and assist members to learn various activities eg Canasta, Mah-Jong Walking groups, lunch groups, Art Appreciation Group, theatre visits and day trips.
Does Derwentside U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derwentside 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 Derwentside U3a?
Derwentside U3a does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.