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title: "Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a) — check charity number 1217106 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217106. Education/training charity based in Martock. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/martock-and-district-university-of-the-third-age-u3a
retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:05:39.242Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity (number 1217106) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a)?

Registered charity number

1217106

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Martock

## What causes is Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a) registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Martock and District University of the Third Age (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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217106) 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 Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number?

Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number is 1217106. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217106?

Search 1217106 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 Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a) do?

Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a) is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Martock and District University of the Third Age (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 Martock and District University of the Third Age (U3a)?

Martock and District University of the Third Age (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/1217106).