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Registered charity · No. 1183231

Driffield & Wolds U3a

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Driffield & Wolds U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, recreation, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Driffield & Wolds U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£16,635
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£15,781
Registered charity number
1183231
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Mill Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Driffield & Wolds U3a (number 1183231) 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 Driffield & Wolds U3a do?

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a network of local associations providing social, cultural and learning opportunities for retired and semi-retired people at minimal cost. There are over 1000 U3As, supported by a national organisation, the Third Age Trust, with over 375,000 members.Activities are run by and for members, who share their interests and skills.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Driffield & Wolds U3a

Answers Driffield & Wolds U3a gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 Driffield & Wolds 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

Driffield & Wolds U3a's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Driffield & Wolds U3a registered for?

Education/trainingRecreationOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Driffield & Wolds U3a yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Driffield & Wolds U3a a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Driffield & Wolds U3a as a registered charity (number 1183231) 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 Driffield & Wolds U3a's charity number?
Driffield & Wolds U3a's charity number is 1183231. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1183231?
Search 1183231 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 Driffield & Wolds U3a do?
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a network of local associations providing social, cultural and learning opportunities for retired and semi-retired people at minimal cost. There are over 1000 U3As, supported by a national organisation, the Third Age Trust, with over 375,000 members.Activities are run by and for members, who share their interests and skills.
Does Driffield & Wolds U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Driffield & Wolds 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 Driffield & Wolds U3a?
Driffield & Wolds U3a's website listed in our register data is https://driffieldwolds.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 Driffield & Wolds U3a?
The register records Driffield & Wolds 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 Driffield & Wolds U3a's trustees paid?
Driffield & Wolds U3a's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Driffield & Wolds U3a registered as a charity?
Driffield & Wolds U3a was entered on the register on 2 May 2019.

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.