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title: "Woodside U3a — check charity number 1182140 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Woodside U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182140. Education/training charity based in Watford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/woodside-u3a
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:03:33.189Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Woodside U3a is a registered charity (number 1182140) 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 £10,945 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Woodside U3a?

Registered charity number

1182140

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Watford

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£10,945

Website

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

## What does Woodside U3a do?

Members establish and run, within guidelines set by the Trustees, a number of study groups covering a range of subjects and interests. There is also a regular monthly meeting open to all members at which talks are given on a variety of subjects. These activities enable members to learn by working together, sharing and developing their skills, and also assist in combatting social isolation

## What causes is Woodside U3a registered for?

Education/training

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Woodside 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 Woodside U3a a legitimate charity?

Yes. Woodside U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182140) 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 Woodside U3a's charity number?

Woodside U3a's charity number is 1182140. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1182140?

Search 1182140 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 Woodside U3a do?

Members establish and run, within guidelines set by the Trustees, a number of study groups covering a range of subjects and interests. There is also a regular monthly meeting open to all members at which talks are given on a variety of subjects. These activities enable members to learn by working together, sharing and developing their skills, and also assist in combatting social isolation

Does Woodside U3a have reviews and complaints?

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

Woodside U3a's website is https://woodside.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/1182140).