--- title: "Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) — charity 1184925 | CharityCompare" description: "Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) (charity 1184925): income £17,362 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/highbridge-university-of-the-third-age-u3a retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:29:24.325Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1184925 HU # Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.u3ahighbridge.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1184925&subId=0) Work at Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=highbridge-university-of-the-third-age-u3a&type=claim&name=Highbridge%20University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age%20(U3a)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £17,362 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £18,541 Registered charity number 1184925 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Highbridge Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.u3ahighbridge.org.uk](http://www.u3ahighbridge.org.uk/) Quick answer Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) (number 1184925) 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 Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) do? The U3A movement encourages its members to share their knowledge and talents freely with each other in informal learning interest groups. This self-help model empowers members to create their own opportunities to learn in the ways that suit members best. Members contribute to a wide range of engaging and stimulating interest groups in an atmosphere of mutual support and companionship. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) Answers Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 does not record Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 16 August 2019 Previous names on the register U3a of Highbridge Where it says it operates Somerset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People. **Reported activities:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Highbridge University of the Third Age (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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Highbridge University of the Third Age (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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=highbridge-university-of-the-third-age-u3a&type=claim&name=Highbridge%20University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age%20(U3a)) [Visit charity website](http://www.u3ahighbridge.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) as a registered charity (number 1184925) 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 Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number? Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number is 1184925. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184925? Search 1184925 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 Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) do? The U3A movement encourages its members to share their knowledge and talents freely with each other in informal learning interest groups. This self-help model empowers members to create their own opportunities to learn in the ways that suit members best. Members contribute to a wide range of engaging and stimulating interest groups in an atmosphere of mutual support and companionship. Does Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highbridge 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 Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)? Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.u3ahighbridge.org.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 Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)? The register does not record Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)'s trustees paid? Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) previously called? The register lists this previous name for Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a): U3a of Highbridge. When was Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) registered as a charity? Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) was entered on the register on 16 August 2019. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). 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