--- title: "Totnes U3a — check charity number 1183257 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Totnes U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183257. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Totnes. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/totnes-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-28T23:11:10.588Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Totnes U3a is a registered charity (number 1183257) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £6,530 (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 Totnes U3a? Registered charity number 1183257 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Totnes Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £6,530 Website [u3asites.org.uk/totnes/home](https://u3asites.org.uk/totnes/home) ## What does Totnes U3a do? The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities conductive to learning and personal development ## What causes is Totnes U3a registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Totnes U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Totnes 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=totnes-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://u3asites.org.uk/totnes/home) ## Frequently asked questions Is Totnes U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Totnes U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183257) 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 Totnes U3a's charity number? Totnes U3a's charity number is 1183257. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183257? Search 1183257 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 Totnes U3a do? The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities conductive to learning and personal development Does Totnes U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Totnes 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 Totnes U3a? Totnes U3a's website is https://u3asites.org.uk/totnes/home — 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/1183257).