--- title: "Falkirk & District U3A — charity SC048974" description: "Falkirk & District U3A (charity SC048974). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/falkirk-district-u3a retrieved: 2026-09-21T06:34:12.128Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Falkirk & District U3A is listed as a registered charity (number SC048974) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £3,609 (year ending 2026-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Falkirk & District U3A? Registered charity number SC048974 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Falkirk Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £3,609 Website [www.falkirku3a.uk](https://www.falkirku3a.uk/) ## What does Falkirk & District U3A do? Provide a safe environment for all retired, or semiretired, people within the Falkirk area, to come together to meet and enjoy ## What causes is Falkirk & District U3A registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Falkirk & District U3A yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Falkirk & District U3A is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Falkirk & District 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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Search SC048974 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 Falkirk & District U3A do? Provide a safe environment for all retired, or semiretired, people within the Falkirk area, to come together to meet and enjoy Does Falkirk & District U3A have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Falkirk & District 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 Falkirk & District U3A? Falkirk & District U3A's website listed in our register data is https://www.falkirku3a.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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048974).