--- title: "Ise Valley U3a — check charity number 1179738 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ise Valley U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179738. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kettering. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ise-valley-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:39:44.640Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ise Valley U3a is a registered charity (number 1179738) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £4,199 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Ise Valley U3a? Registered charity number 1179738 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kettering Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £4,199 Website [isevalleyu3akettering.org.uk](http://isevalleyu3akettering.org.uk/) ## What does Ise Valley U3a do? Education and social information for elderly members ## What causes is Ise Valley U3a registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ise Valley U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ise Valley 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=ise-valley-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://isevalleyu3akettering.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ise Valley U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Ise Valley U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179738) 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 Ise Valley U3a's charity number? Ise Valley U3a's charity number is 1179738. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179738? Search 1179738 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 Ise Valley U3a do? Education and social information for elderly members Does Ise Valley U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ise Valley 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 Ise Valley U3a? Ise Valley U3a's website is http://isevalleyu3akettering.org.uk — 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/1179738).