Is Edinburgh u3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh u3a as a registered charity (number SC020301) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Edinburgh u3a's charity number?

Edinburgh u3a's charity number is SC020301. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020301?

Search SC020301 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Edinburgh u3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh u3a. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Edinburgh u3a?

Edinburgh u3a's website listed in our register data is https://edinburgh.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.

When was Edinburgh u3a registered as a charity?

Edinburgh u3a was entered on the register on 1 June 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC020301Unincorporated association

Edinburgh u3a

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Edinburgh u3a is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Edinburgh u3a?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £50,181
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £52,163
Registered charity number: SC020301
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: edinburgh.u3asite.uk

Quick answer

Edinburgh u3a (number SC020301) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Edinburgh u3a do?

We hold informative talks from members and non-members. we help arrange the formation of groups of members with leaders (who do not need to be experts in the group activities) and, where needed, we will provide grants to assist groups. We also have a dedicated website which provides a lot of useful information to our members to help them participate in our activities.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh u3a

Answers Edinburgh u3a gave in its annual return to the OSCR 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 June 1992
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edinburgh u3a registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh u3a yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh u3a?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh u3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh u3a as a registered charity (number SC020301) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Edinburgh u3a's charity number?: Edinburgh u3a's charity number is SC020301. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020301?: Search SC020301 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Edinburgh u3a do?: We hold informative talks from members and non-members. we help arrange the formation of groups of members with leaders (who do not need to be experts in the group activities) and, where needed, we will provide grants to assist groups. We also have a dedicated website which provides a lot of useful information to our members to help them participate in our activities.
Does Edinburgh u3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh u3a. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Edinburgh u3a?: Edinburgh u3a's website listed in our register data is https://edinburgh.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.
When was Edinburgh u3a registered as a charity?: Edinburgh u3a was entered on the register on 1 June 1992.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.