--- title: "Downham Market & District U3a — check charity number 1144743 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Downham Market & District U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1144743. Education/training charity based in Downham Market. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/downham-market-district-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:30:50.953Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Downham Market & District U3a is a registered charity (number 1144743) 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; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £7,755 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Downham Market & District U3a? Registered charity number 1144743 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Downham Market Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £7,755 Website [u3asites.org.uk/downham-market/home](http://u3asites.org.uk/downham-market/home) ## What does Downham Market & District U3a do? to provide educational opportunites for the retired and semi retired through the organisation and delivery of self help groups ## What causes is Downham Market & District U3a registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Downham Market & District U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Downham Market & District 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=downham-market-district-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://u3asites.org.uk/downham-market/home) ## Frequently asked questions Is Downham Market & District U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Downham Market & District U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1144743) 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 Downham Market & District U3a's charity number? Downham Market & District U3a's charity number is 1144743. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1144743? Search 1144743 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 Downham Market & District U3a do? to provide educational opportunites for the retired and semi retired through the organisation and delivery of self help groups Does Downham Market & District U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Downham Market & 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 Downham Market & District U3a? Downham Market & District U3a's website is http://u3asites.org.uk/downham-market/home — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1144743).