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Registered charity · No. 297948Lewes

Lewes U3a

Lewes U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Lewes.

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Lewes U3a is a registered charity (number 297948) 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. Its latest reported income was £71,661 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Lewes U3a?

Registered charity number
297948
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Lewes
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£71,661

What does Lewes U3a do?

We advance the education of people who are retired or semi retired . We do this by a variety of activities that promote learning and personal development. These are led by members of Lewes u3a.

What causes is Lewes U3a registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewes U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lewes 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lewes U3a a legitimate charity?
Yes. Lewes U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 297948) 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 Lewes U3a's charity number?
Lewes U3a's charity number is 297948. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 297948?
Search 297948 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 Lewes U3a do?
We advance the education of people who are retired or semi retired . We do this by a variety of activities that promote learning and personal development. These are led by members of Lewes u3a.
Does Lewes U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewes 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 Lewes U3a?
Lewes U3a's website is http://www.lewesu3a.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.