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Registered charity · No. 1145707Ashton-In-Makerfield

St Helens U3a

St Helens U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation, based in Ashton-In-Makerfield.

Quick answer

St Helens U3a is a registered charity (number 1145707) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £67,788 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 St Helens U3a?

Registered charity number
1145707
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Ashton-In-Makerfield
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£67,788

What does St Helens U3a do?

We have 43 interest groups including art languages history music poetry and science. Physical activities include badminton, walking dancing and tai chi. The organisation is run entirely by U3A members and the committee of trustees meets monthly. We have a monthly general meetings with a speaker and monthly coffee drop ins. We also organise social events for members.

What causes is St Helens U3a registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for St Helens U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Helens 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 St Helens U3a a legitimate charity?
Yes. St Helens U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1145707) 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 St Helens U3a's charity number?
St Helens U3a's charity number is 1145707. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1145707?
Search 1145707 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 St Helens U3a do?
We have 43 interest groups including art languages history music poetry and science. Physical activities include badminton, walking dancing and tai chi. The organisation is run entirely by U3A members and the committee of trustees meets monthly. We have a monthly general meetings with a speaker and monthly coffee drop ins. We also organise social events for members.
Does St Helens U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Helens 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 St Helens U3a?
St Helens U3a's website is http://www.u3asites.org.uk/st-helens — 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.