--- title: "Lancing and Sompting U3a — check charity number 1137725 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lancing and Sompting U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137725. Education/training charity based in Worthing. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lancing-and-sompting-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:30:40.638Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lancing and Sompting U3a is a registered charity (number 1137725) 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 £3,941 (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 Lancing and Sompting U3a? Registered charity number 1137725 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Worthing Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,941 Website [u3asites.org.uk/lancingandsompting](http://u3asites.org.uk/lancingandsompting) ## What does Lancing and Sompting U3a do? WE HAVE A NUMBER OF INTEREST GROUPS WHICH ARE RUN BY MEMBERS AND THESE GROUPS HOLD MEETINGS ON A REGULAR BASIS.MEETINGS ARE HELD EITHER IN MEMBER'S HOMES (SMALL GROUPS), OR IN A VARIETY OF PUBLIC MEETING ROOMS/HALLS - GIVING ACCESS TO AS MANY AS POSSIBLE. GENERAL MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY AT A LARGER VENUE AND GUEST SPEAKERS INVITED AT REASONABLE COST. ## What causes is Lancing and Sompting U3a registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lancing and Sompting U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lancing and Sompting 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=lancing-and-sompting-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://u3asites.org.uk/lancingandsompting) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lancing and Sompting U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Lancing and Sompting U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137725) 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 Lancing and Sompting U3a's charity number? Lancing and Sompting U3a's charity number is 1137725. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1137725? Search 1137725 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 Lancing and Sompting U3a do? WE HAVE A NUMBER OF INTEREST GROUPS WHICH ARE RUN BY MEMBERS AND THESE GROUPS HOLD MEETINGS ON A REGULAR BASIS.MEETINGS ARE HELD EITHER IN MEMBER'S HOMES (SMALL GROUPS), OR IN A VARIETY OF PUBLIC MEETING ROOMS/HALLS - GIVING ACCESS TO AS MANY AS POSSIBLE. GENERAL MEETINGS ARE HELD MONTHLY AT A LARGER VENUE AND GUEST SPEAKERS INVITED AT REASONABLE COST. Does Lancing and Sompting U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lancing and Sompting 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 Lancing and Sompting U3a? Lancing and Sompting U3a's website is http://u3asites.org.uk/lancingandsompting — 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/1137725).