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title: "Teesdale U3a — check charity number 1176746 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Teesdale U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176746. Education/training charity based in Barnard Castle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/teesdale-u3a
retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:46.776Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Teesdale U3a is a registered charity (number 1176746) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £32,339 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Teesdale U3a?

Registered charity number

1176746

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Barnard Castle

Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)

£32,339

Website

[teesdale.u3asite.uk](https://teesdale.u3asite.uk/)

## What does Teesdale U3a do?

For persons not in full time employment, over 18 years old. To promote the values of lifelong learning. Form interest groups covering a wide range of topics and activities. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive, not qualifications or awards. It is a mutual aid organisation.

## What causes is Teesdale U3a registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Teesdale U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Teesdale 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Teesdale U3a a legitimate charity?

Yes. Teesdale U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176746) 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 Teesdale U3a's charity number?

Teesdale U3a's charity number is 1176746. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176746?

Search 1176746 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 Teesdale U3a do?

For persons not in full time employment, over 18 years old. To promote the values of lifelong learning. Form interest groups covering a wide range of topics and activities. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive, not qualifications or awards. It is a mutual aid organisation.

Does Teesdale U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Teesdale 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 Teesdale U3a?

Teesdale U3a's website is https://teesdale.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/1176746).