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title: "Wakefield and District U 3 a — check charity number 1002486 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wakefield and District U 3 a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1002486. Education/training charity based in Horbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wakefield-and-district-u-3-a
retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:23:23.890Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wakefield and District U 3 a is a registered charity (number 1002486) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £24,548 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Wakefield and District U 3 a?

Registered charity number

1002486

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Horbury

Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)

£24,548

Website

[www.u3asites.org.uk/wakefield](http://www.u3asites.org.uk/wakefield)

## What does Wakefield and District U 3 a do?

Wakefield and District U3A is a charity run by local people for local people with the object of giving enjoyment, the opportunity to learn, the company of others, meeting friends and making new ones. The aim is to keep body and mind active.

## What causes is Wakefield and District U 3 a registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wakefield and District U 3 a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wakefield and District U 3 a 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.u3asites.org.uk/wakefield)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Wakefield and District U 3 a a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wakefield and District U 3 a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1002486) 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 Wakefield and District U 3 a's charity number?

Wakefield and District U 3 a's charity number is 1002486. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1002486?

Search 1002486 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 Wakefield and District U 3 a do?

Wakefield and District U3A is a charity run by local people for local people with the object of giving enjoyment, the opportunity to learn, the company of others, meeting friends and making new ones. The aim is to keep body and mind active.

Does Wakefield and District U 3 a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wakefield and District U 3 a. 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 Wakefield and District U 3 a?

Wakefield and District U 3 a's website is http://www.u3asites.org.uk/wakefield — 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/1002486).