--- title: "Harlow U3a — charity 1197680" description: "Harlow U3a (charity 1197680). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harlow-u3a retrieved: 2026-09-23T02:39:57.227Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harlow U3a is listed as a registered charity (number 1197680) 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. Its latest reported income was £47,540 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Harlow U3a? Registered charity number 1197680 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Harlow Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £47,540 Website [harlow.u3asite.uk/welcome](https://harlow.u3asite.uk/welcome/) ## What does Harlow U3a do? Harlow U3A is an affiliate of The Third Age Trust ("TAT"), operating in Harlow, Essex. We subscribe to the ethos and goals of TAT. Our membership is inclusive and diverse, providing opportunities for education, self-improvement, physical recreation and social interaction for "Third Agers" - those in or approaching retirement from full-time work, by working and sharing in "Interest Groups". ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Harlow U3a registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harlow U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harlow 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 Harlow 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=harlow-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://harlow.u3asite.uk/welcome/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harlow U3a a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Harlow U3a as a registered charity (number 1197680) 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 Harlow U3a's charity number? Harlow U3a's charity number is 1197680. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197680? Search 1197680 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 Harlow U3a do? Harlow U3A is an affiliate of The Third Age Trust ("TAT"), operating in Harlow, Essex. We subscribe to the ethos and goals of TAT. Our membership is inclusive and diverse, providing opportunities for education, self-improvement, physical recreation and social interaction for "Third Agers" - those in or approaching retirement from full-time work, by working and sharing in "Interest Groups". Does Harlow U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harlow 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 Harlow U3a? Harlow U3a's website listed in our register data is https://harlow.u3asite.uk/welcome/. 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: Charity Commission for England and Wales 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1197680&subId=0).