Is Bearsted and District University of the Third Age a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bearsted and District University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1182986) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Bearsted and District University of the Third Age's charity number?

Bearsted and District University of the Third Age's charity number is 1182986. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1182986?

Search 1182986 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.

Does Bearsted and District University of the Third Age have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bearsted and District University of the Third Age. 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 Bearsted and District University of the Third Age?

Bearsted and District University of the Third Age's website listed in our register data is https://u3asites.org.uk/bearsted. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Registered charity · No. 1182986

Bearsted and District University of the Third Age

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Bearsted and District University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at Bearsted and District University of the Third Age? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Bearsted and District University of the Third Age?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £7,374
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £6,368
Registered charity number: 1182986
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highsted Valley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: u3asites.org.uk/bearsted

Quick answer

Bearsted and District University of the Third Age (number 1182986) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bearsted and District University of the Third Age do?

A charity for the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who have retired from fulltime work, including associated benefits conducive to learning and personal development in the area of benefit.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bearsted and District University of the Third Age

Answers Bearsted and District University of the Third Age gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Bearsted and District University of the Third Age as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 April 2019
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Bearsted and District University of the Third Age registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bearsted and District University of the Third Age yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bearsted and District University of the Third Age. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bearsted and District University of the Third Age?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is Bearsted and District University of the Third Age a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bearsted and District University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1182986) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bearsted and District University of the Third Age's charity number?: Bearsted and District University of the Third Age's charity number is 1182986. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1182986?: Search 1182986 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 Bearsted and District University of the Third Age do?: A charity for the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who have retired from fulltime work, including associated benefits conducive to learning and personal development in the area of benefit.
Does Bearsted and District University of the Third Age have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bearsted and District University of the Third Age. 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 Bearsted and District University of the Third Age?: Bearsted and District University of the Third Age's website listed in our register data is https://u3asites.org.uk/bearsted. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Bearsted and District University of the Third Age?: The register does not record Bearsted and District University of the Third Age as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Bearsted and District University of the Third Age registered as a charity?: Bearsted and District University of the Third Age was entered on the register on 15 April 2019.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.