Is Braunton and District U3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Braunton and District U3a as a registered charity (number 1168703) 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 Braunton and District U3a's charity number?

Braunton and District U3a's charity number is 1168703. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168703?

Search 1168703 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 Braunton and District U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Braunton and District 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 Braunton and District U3a?

Braunton and District U3a's website listed in our register data is http://u3asites.org.uk/braunton,. 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.

When was Braunton and District U3a registered as a charity?

Braunton and District U3a was entered on the register on 10 August 2016.

Registered charity · No. 1168703

Braunton and District U3a

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Braunton and District U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Braunton and District U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £6,265
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £4,496
Registered charity number: 1168703
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Braunton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: u3asites.org.uk/braunton,

Quick answer

Braunton and District U3a (number 1168703) 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 Braunton and District U3a do?

To advance education and in particular the education of people not in full time gainful employment who are in their Third Age (being the period of time after the first age of childhood dependence and the second age of full time employment and/or parental responsibility) residing in Braunton and its surrounding locality.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Braunton and District U3a

Answers Braunton and District U3a 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 Braunton and District U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 August 2016
Where it says it operates: Devon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Braunton and District U3a registered for?

Education/trainingRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Braunton and District U3a yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Braunton and District U3a. 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 Braunton and District U3a?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Braunton and District U3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Braunton and District U3a as a registered charity (number 1168703) 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 Braunton and District U3a's charity number?: Braunton and District U3a's charity number is 1168703. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1168703?: Search 1168703 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 Braunton and District U3a do?: To advance education and in particular the education of people not in full time gainful employment who are in their Third Age (being the period of time after the first age of childhood dependence and the second age of full time employment and/or parental responsibility) residing in Braunton and its surrounding locality.
Does Braunton and District U3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Braunton and District 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 Braunton and District U3a?: Braunton and District U3a's website listed in our register data is http://u3asites.org.uk/braunton,. 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 Braunton and District U3a?: The register does not record Braunton and District U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Braunton and District U3a registered as a charity?: Braunton and District U3a was entered on the register on 10 August 2016.

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.