Hawkwell Village U3a (number 1178118) 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 Hawkwell Village U3a do?
Hawkwell Village u3a provides opportunities for older people and those retired from full time work to participate in regular learning and social group activities, this enables them to further their education and expand their skills base whilst giving them access to sociable groups and the opportunity to cultivate new friendships.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hawkwell Village U3a
Answers Hawkwell Village U3a gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 Hawkwell Village 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
Hawkwell Village U3a's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
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 Hawkwell Village U3a registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Hawkwell Village U3a yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hawkwell Village U3a.
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The register data used for this profile lists Hawkwell Village U3a as a registered charity (number 1178118) 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 Hawkwell Village U3a's charity number?
Hawkwell Village U3a's charity number is 1178118. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1178118?
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What does Hawkwell Village U3a do?
Hawkwell Village u3a provides opportunities for older people and those retired from full time work to participate in regular learning and social group activities, this enables them to further their education and expand their skills base whilst giving them access to sociable groups and the opportunity to cultivate new friendships.
Does Hawkwell Village U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hawkwell Village 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 Hawkwell Village U3a?
Hawkwell Village U3a's website listed in our register data is https://hawkwellvillage.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 Hawkwell Village U3a?
The register records Hawkwell Village 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 Hawkwell Village U3a's trustees paid?
Hawkwell Village U3a's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Hawkwell Village U3a registered as a charity?
Hawkwell Village U3a was entered on the register on 26 April 2018.