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title: "Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) — check charity number 295499 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 295499. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/phoenix-retirement-association-upper-norwood-area
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:54:46.869Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) is a registered charity (number 295499) 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 £1,639 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area)?

Registered charity number

295499

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£1,639

Website

[www.purleylit.org.uk/Media/PRAprogramme2026.pdf](https://www.purleylit.org.uk/Media/PRAprogramme2026.pdf)

## What does Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) do?

Educational (speakers) and leisure activities (outings and socials) for retired elderly men and women.

## What causes is Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) 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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[Visit charity website](https://www.purleylit.org.uk/Media/PRAprogramme2026.pdf)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 295499) 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 Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area)'s charity number?

Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area)'s charity number is 295499. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 295499?

Search 295499 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 Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) do?

Educational (speakers) and leisure activities (outings and socials) for retired elderly men and women.

Does Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area). 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 Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area)?

Phoenix Retirement Association (Upper Norwood Area)'s website is https://www.purleylit.org.uk/Media/PRAprogramme2026.pdf — 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/295499).