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title: "Thurrock U3a — check charity number 1140775 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Thurrock U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140775. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in South Ockendon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thurrock-u3a
retrieved: 2026-08-28T20:16:07.109Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Thurrock U3a is a registered charity (number 1140775) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £13,035 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Thurrock U3a?

Registered charity number

1140775

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

South Ockendon

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£13,035

Website

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

## What does Thurrock U3a do?

Thurrock U3A is a stand alone group providing interests and activities for those (men and women) over 55 and not in full time employment.We encourage people to get together with the aim of learning new hobbies/skills and making friends. We believe that retirement shouldn't mean 'slippers and soaps'.People ofter join Thurrock U3A because they are lonely, once a member they are never alone again.

## What causes is Thurrock U3a registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/science

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thurrock 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Thurrock U3a a legitimate charity?

Yes. Thurrock U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140775) 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 Thurrock U3a's charity number?

Thurrock U3a's charity number is 1140775. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1140775?

Search 1140775 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 Thurrock U3a do?

Thurrock U3A is a stand alone group providing interests and activities for those (men and women) over 55 and not in full time employment.We encourage people to get together with the aim of learning new hobbies/skills and making friends. We believe that retirement shouldn't mean 'slippers and soaps'.People ofter join Thurrock U3A because they are lonely, once a member they are never alone again.

Does Thurrock U3a have reviews and complaints?

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

Thurrock U3a's website is https://thurrock.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/1140775).