--- title: "Tarporley & District U3a — check charity number 1171370 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tarporley & District U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171370. Education/training charity based in Wrexham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tarporley-district-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:19:38.421Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tarporley & District U3a is a registered charity (number 1171370) 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 £38,042 (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 Tarporley & District U3a? Registered charity number 1171370 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wrexham Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £38,042 Website [tarporleyanddistrict.u3asite.uk](https://tarporleyanddistrict.u3asite.uk/) ## What does Tarporley & District U3a do? Provides retired and semi-retired people the opportunity to come together and learn together, not for qualifications but for its own reward: the sheer joy of discovery!Our interest groups include:- Antiques, Appreciation of Art, Book Club, Bridge, Computing, Crafts Group, Digital Photography, French, Italian, Local History, Singing for Fun, Music Appreciation and Walking. ## What causes is Tarporley & District U3a registered for? Education/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tarporley & District U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tarporley & 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=tarporley-district-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://tarporleyanddistrict.u3asite.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tarporley & District U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Tarporley & District U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171370) 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 Tarporley & District U3a's charity number? Tarporley & District U3a's charity number is 1171370. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171370? Search 1171370 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 Tarporley & District U3a do? Provides retired and semi-retired people the opportunity to come together and learn together, not for qualifications but for its own reward: the sheer joy of discovery!Our interest groups include:- Antiques, Appreciation of Art, Book Club, Bridge, Computing, Crafts Group, Digital Photography, French, Italian, Local History, Singing for Fun, Music Appreciation and Walking. Does Tarporley & District U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tarporley & 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 Tarporley & District U3a? Tarporley & District U3a's website is https://tarporleyanddistrict.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/1171370).