--- title: "St Ives (Cambs) U3a — check charity number 1147162 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Ives (Cambs) U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147162. Education/training charity based in St. Ives. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-ives-cambs-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:20:56.489Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Ives (Cambs) U3a is a registered charity (number 1147162) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £14,895 (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 St Ives (Cambs) U3a? Registered charity number 1147162 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. Ives Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £14,895 Website [stivescambs.u3asite.uk](https://stivescambs.u3asite.uk/) ## What does St Ives (Cambs) U3a do? A membership organisation that provides, for older people no longer in full time work, opportunities to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups. ## What causes is St Ives (Cambs) U3a registered for? Education/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Ives (Cambs) U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Ives (Cambs) 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=st-ives-cambs-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://stivescambs.u3asite.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Ives (Cambs) U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. St Ives (Cambs) U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147162) 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 Ives (Cambs) U3a's charity number? St Ives (Cambs) U3a's charity number is 1147162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147162? Search 1147162 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 Ives (Cambs) U3a do? A membership organisation that provides, for older people no longer in full time work, opportunities to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups. Does St Ives (Cambs) U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Ives (Cambs) 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 Ives (Cambs) U3a? St Ives (Cambs) U3a's website is https://stivescambs.u3asite.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/1147162).