--- title: "Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a) — check charity number 1044275 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1044275. Education/training charity based in Ponteland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ponteland-leisure-learning-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:02:16.024Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a) is a registered charity (number 1044275) 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 £8,068 (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 Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a)? Registered charity number 1044275 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ponteland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £8,068 Website [u3asites.org/Ponteland](http://u3asites.org/Ponteland) ## What does Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a) do? Self motivated group learning. ## What causes is Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a) registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ponteland Leisure Learning (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=ponteland-leisure-learning-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://u3asites.org/Ponteland) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a) a legitimate charity? Yes. Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1044275) 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 Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a)'s charity number? Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a)'s charity number is 1044275. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1044275? Search 1044275 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 Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a) do? Self motivated group learning. Does Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ponteland Leisure Learning (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 Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a)? Ponteland Leisure Learning (U3a)'s website is http://u3asites.org/Ponteland — 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/1044275).