Is Heybridge U3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Heybridge U3a as a registered charity (number 1160360) 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 Heybridge U3a's charity number?

Heybridge U3a's charity number is 1160360. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1160360?

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Does Heybridge U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heybridge 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 Heybridge U3a?

Heybridge U3a's website listed in our register data is https://u3asites.org.uk/heybridge. 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 Heybridge U3a registered as a charity?

Heybridge U3a was entered on the register on 5 February 2015.

Registered charity · No. 1160360

Heybridge U3a

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Heybridge U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Heybridge U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £199
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £3,365
Registered charity number: 1160360
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Heybridge
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: u3asites.org.uk/heybridge

Quick answer

Heybridge U3a (number 1160360) 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 Heybridge U3a do?

The organisation continues to promote the benefits of learning in later life through self-help learning. Members have formed 21 interest groups, which are learning co-operatives, drawing upon the knowledge, experience and skills of their own members and covering a wide range of topics and activities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Heybridge U3a

Answers Heybridge U3a gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Heybridge 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 February 2015
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Heybridge U3a registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Heybridge U3a yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Heybridge 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 Heybridge U3a?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Heybridge U3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Heybridge U3a as a registered charity (number 1160360) 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 Heybridge U3a's charity number?: Heybridge U3a's charity number is 1160360. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1160360?: Search 1160360 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 Heybridge U3a do?: The organisation continues to promote the benefits of learning in later life through self-help learning. Members have formed 21 interest groups, which are learning co-operatives, drawing upon the knowledge, experience and skills of their own members and covering a wide range of topics and activities.
Does Heybridge U3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heybridge 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 Heybridge U3a?: Heybridge U3a's website listed in our register data is https://u3asites.org.uk/heybridge. 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 Heybridge U3a?: The register records Heybridge 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.
When was Heybridge U3a registered as a charity?: Heybridge U3a was entered on the register on 5 February 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.