Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Colchester U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
Colchester U3a (number 1034354) 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 Colchester U3a do?
U3A is an international organisation for the retired and others with time to devote to learning and teaching. People gain valuable knowledge through life's experiences which they can pass on to others by means of shared interest groups. All members are encouraged to contribute.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Colchester U3a
Answers Colchester U3a gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 2025, 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 Colchester U3a 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
Colchester U3a's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
University of the Third Age in Colchester
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources.
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 Colchester U3a registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for Colchester U3a yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Colchester U3a.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists Colchester U3a as a registered charity (number 1034354) 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 Colchester U3a's charity number?
Colchester U3a's charity number is 1034354. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1034354?
Search 1034354 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 Colchester U3a do?
U3A is an international organisation for the retired and others with time to devote to learning and teaching. People gain valuable knowledge through life's experiences which they can pass on to others by means of shared interest groups. All members are encouraged to contribute.
Does Colchester U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester 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 Colchester U3a?
Colchester U3a's website listed in our register data is http://WWW.COLCHESTER.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 Colchester U3a?
The register records Colchester U3a 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 Colchester U3a's trustees paid?
Colchester U3a's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Colchester U3a previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Colchester U3a: University of the Third Age in Colchester.
When was Colchester U3a registered as a charity?
Colchester U3a was entered on the register on 3 March 1994.