Buckhurst Hill U3a (number 1178911) 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 Buckhurst Hill U3a do?
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Buckhurst Hill U3a
Answers Buckhurst Hill U3a gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 Buckhurst Hill U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Buckhurst Hill U3a's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
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 Buckhurst Hill U3a registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Buckhurst Hill U3a yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Buckhurst Hill U3a.
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The register data used for this profile lists Buckhurst Hill U3a as a registered charity (number 1178911) 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 Buckhurst Hill U3a's charity number?
Buckhurst Hill U3a's charity number is 1178911. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1178911?
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What does Buckhurst Hill U3a do?
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.
Does Buckhurst Hill U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buckhurst Hill 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 Buckhurst Hill U3a?
Buckhurst Hill U3a's website listed in our register data is https://buckhurst-hill.u3asite.uk. 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 Buckhurst Hill U3a?
The register does not record Buckhurst Hill U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Buckhurst Hill U3a's trustees paid?
Buckhurst Hill U3a's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Buckhurst Hill U3a registered as a charity?
Buckhurst Hill U3a was entered on the register on 25 June 2018.