Is Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) as a registered charity (number 1030046) 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.

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Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a)'s charity number is 1030046. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a)

Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.

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Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) is listed as a registered charity (number 1030046) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £3,494 (year ending 2025-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

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What are the key facts about Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a)?

Registered charity number: 1030046
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Lydney
Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30): £3,494

What does Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) do?

Provision of learning activities for persons aged over 55.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-23. 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 Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) as a registered charity (number 1030046) 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 Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a)'s charity number?: Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a)'s charity number is 1030046. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1030046?: Search 1030046 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 Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) do?: Provision of learning activities for persons aged over 55.
Does Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (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 Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a)?: Forest of Dean University of the Third Age (u3a) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.