--- title: "Hockley & Hawkwell U3a — check charity number 1166065 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hockley & Hawkwell U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166065. Education/training charity based in Rochford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hockley-hawkwell-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:09:02.992Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hockley & Hawkwell U3a is a registered charity (number 1166065) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £16,639 (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 Hockley & Hawkwell U3a? Registered charity number 1166065 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Rochford Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £16,639 ## What does Hockley & Hawkwell U3a do? To support the learning within the U3A group and to promote & encourage the benefits of self help learning to the membership. This is achieved by increasing & widening the provision of informal learning opportunities. ## What causes is Hockley & Hawkwell U3a registered for? Education/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hockley & Hawkwell U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hockley & Hawkwell 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=hockley-hawkwell-u3a&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hockley & Hawkwell U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Hockley & Hawkwell U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166065) 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 Hockley & Hawkwell U3a's charity number? Hockley & Hawkwell U3a's charity number is 1166065. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166065? Search 1166065 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 Hockley & Hawkwell U3a do? To support the learning within the U3A group and to promote & encourage the benefits of self help learning to the membership. This is achieved by increasing & widening the provision of informal learning opportunities. Does Hockley & Hawkwell U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hockley & Hawkwell 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 Hockley & Hawkwell U3a? Hockley & Hawkwell 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](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/1166065).