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Registered charity · No. 1126990

Chess Valley University of the Third Age

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Chess Valley University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Chess Valley University of the Third Age?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£92,557
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£93,392
Registered charity number
1126990
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Fox Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Chess Valley University of the Third Age (number 1126990) 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 Chess Valley University of the Third Age do?

Chess Valley University of The Third Age is a learning co-operative for people of retirement age which enables members to share a variety of educational, creative, social and leisure activities. Each activity group meets once or twice a month and learning programmes are decided by the group. General meetings, with an invited speaker, are held once a month and are open to all the membership.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chess Valley University of the Third Age

Answers Chess Valley University of the Third Age 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 records Chess Valley University of the Third Age as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Chess Valley University of the Third Age'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
Also known as
Chess Valley U3a
Where it says it operates
Buckinghamshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: 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 Chess Valley University of the Third Age registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Chess Valley University of the Third Age yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chess Valley University of the Third Age a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Chess Valley University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1126990) 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 Chess Valley University of the Third Age's charity number?
Chess Valley University of the Third Age's charity number is 1126990. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1126990?
Search 1126990 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 Chess Valley University of the Third Age do?
Chess Valley University of The Third Age is a learning co-operative for people of retirement age which enables members to share a variety of educational, creative, social and leisure activities. Each activity group meets once or twice a month and learning programmes are decided by the group. General meetings, with an invited speaker, are held once a month and are open to all the membership.
Does Chess Valley University of the Third Age have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chess Valley 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 Chess Valley University of the Third Age?
Chess Valley University of the Third Age's website listed in our register data is http://www.cvu3a.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 Chess Valley University of the Third Age?
The register records Chess Valley University of the Third Age as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Chess Valley University of the Third Age's trustees paid?
Chess Valley University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Chess Valley University of the Third Age registered as a charity?
Chess Valley University of the Third Age was entered on the register on 28 November 2008.

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.