--- title: "West Cumbria U3a — check charity number 1079934 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West Cumbria U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079934. Education/training charity based in Harras Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-cumbria-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:29:58.093Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West Cumbria U3a is a registered charity (number 1079934) 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 £5,792 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 West Cumbria U3a? Registered charity number 1079934 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Harras Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £5,792 Website [www.westcumbriau3a.co.uk](http://www.westcumbriau3a.co.uk/) ## What does West Cumbria U3a do? Meetings and activities to educate and instruct ## What causes is West Cumbria U3a registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Cumbria U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Cumbria 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=west-cumbria-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.westcumbriau3a.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Cumbria U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. West Cumbria U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079934) 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 West Cumbria U3a's charity number? West Cumbria U3a's charity number is 1079934. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079934? Search 1079934 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 West Cumbria U3a do? Meetings and activities to educate and instruct Does West Cumbria U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Cumbria 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 West Cumbria U3a? West Cumbria U3a's website is http://www.westcumbriau3a.co.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/1079934).