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Registered charity · No. 1140495Bolton

Bolton U3a

Bolton U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Bolton.

Quick answer

Bolton U3a is a registered charity (number 1140495) 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. Its latest reported income was £22,253 (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 Bolton U3a?

Registered charity number
1140495
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Bolton
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
£22,253

What does Bolton U3a do?

To advance the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Bolton and surrounding locality. We hold Monthly General Meetings and we also hold Interest Groups covering a wide range of subjects which the members wish to pursue and they meet every 2 or 4 weeks

What causes is Bolton U3a registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bolton U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bolton 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bolton U3a a legitimate charity?
Yes. Bolton U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140495) 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 Bolton U3a's charity number?
Bolton U3a's charity number is 1140495. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1140495?
Search 1140495 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 Bolton U3a do?
To advance the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Bolton and surrounding locality. We hold Monthly General Meetings and we also hold Interest Groups covering a wide range of subjects which the members wish to pursue and they meet every 2 or 4 weeks
Does Bolton U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bolton 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 Bolton U3a?
Bolton U3a's website is https://boltonu3a.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.