--- title: "Newark & District U3a — check charity number 1147496 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Newark & District U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147496. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Newark. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/newark-district-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:41:56.537Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Newark & District U3a is a registered charity (number 1147496) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £32,230 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Newark & District U3a? Registered charity number 1147496 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Newark Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £32,230 Website [www.newark-u3a.org.uk](http://www.newark-u3a.org.uk/) ## What does Newark & District U3a do? As in Section 5 of the original document PLUS:Newark & District U3A currently operates 40 groups within its organisation, all of which are autonomous but are managed according to the Aims & Principles of the Third Age Trust in that they are self financing and maintain a break-even policy of financial management ## What causes is Newark & District U3a registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Newark & District U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newark & District 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=newark-district-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.newark-u3a.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Newark & District U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Newark & District U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147496) 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 Newark & District U3a's charity number? Newark & District U3a's charity number is 1147496. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147496? Search 1147496 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 Newark & District U3a do? As in Section 5 of the original document PLUS:Newark & District U3A currently operates 40 groups within its organisation, all of which are autonomous but are managed according to the Aims & Principles of the Third Age Trust in that they are self financing and maintain a break-even policy of financial management Does Newark & District U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newark & District 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 Newark & District U3a? Newark & District U3a's website is http://www.newark-u3a.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/1147496).