Is Handsworth Wood U3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Handsworth Wood U3a as a registered charity (number 1095185) 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 Handsworth Wood U3a's charity number?

Handsworth Wood U3a's charity number is 1095185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1095185?

Search 1095185 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 Handsworth Wood U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Handsworth Wood 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 Handsworth Wood U3a?

Handsworth Wood U3a does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Handsworth Wood U3a registered as a charity?

Handsworth Wood U3a was entered on the register on 23 December 2002.

Registered charity · No. 1095185

Handsworth Wood U3a

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Handsworth Wood U3a 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 Handsworth Wood U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-30: £4,320
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-30: £4,913
Registered charity number: 1095185
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 45 Hamstead Hill
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Handsworth Wood U3a (number 1095185) 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 Handsworth Wood U3a do?

an educational/interests based club for people over the age of 50 who are not in full time employment

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Handsworth Wood U3a

Answers Handsworth Wood 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 does not record Handsworth Wood U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 December 2002
Where it says it operates: Birmingham City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Handsworth Wood U3a registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Handsworth Wood U3a yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Handsworth Wood U3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Handsworth Wood U3a as a registered charity (number 1095185) 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 Handsworth Wood U3a's charity number?: Handsworth Wood U3a's charity number is 1095185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1095185?: Search 1095185 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 Handsworth Wood U3a do?: an educational/interests based club for people over the age of 50 who are not in full time employment
Does Handsworth Wood U3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Handsworth Wood 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 Handsworth Wood U3a?: Handsworth Wood U3a does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Handsworth Wood U3a?: The register does not record Handsworth Wood U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Handsworth Wood U3a registered as a charity?: Handsworth Wood U3a was entered on the register on 23 December 2002.

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.