--- title: "Banbury U3a — check charity number 291645 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Banbury U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 291645. Education/training charity based in Banbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banbury-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:42:54.985Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Banbury U3a is a registered charity (number 291645) 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 £6,851 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Banbury U3a? Registered charity number 291645 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Banbury Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £6,851 Website [u3asites.org.uk/banbury](http://u3asites.org.uk/banbury) ## What does Banbury U3a do? Social and intellectual activities for older people, including numerous specialist subject areas. ## What causes is Banbury U3a registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Banbury U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banbury 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=banbury-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://u3asites.org.uk/banbury) ## Frequently asked questions Is Banbury U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Banbury U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 291645) 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 Banbury U3a's charity number? Banbury U3a's charity number is 291645. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 291645? Search 291645 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 Banbury U3a do? Social and intellectual activities for older people, including numerous specialist subject areas. Does Banbury U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banbury 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 Banbury U3a? Banbury U3a's website is http://u3asites.org.uk/banbury — 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/291645).