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The register data used for this profile lists Hitchin University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1065085) 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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Hitchin University of the Third Age's charity number is 1065085. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 1065085Shefford

Hitchin University of the Third Age

Hitchin University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, recreation, based in Shefford.

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Hitchin University of the Third Age is listed as a registered charity (number 1065085) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £22,237 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Hitchin University of the Third Age?

Registered charity number: 1065085
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Shefford
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31): £22,237
Website: www.u3asites.org.uk/hitchin

What does Hitchin University of the Third Age do?

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; 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 Hitchin University of the Third Age registered for?

Education/trainingRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hitchin University of the Third Age yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hitchin University of the Third Age 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 Hitchin University of the Third Age a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hitchin University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1065085) 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 Hitchin University of the Third Age's charity number?: Hitchin University of the Third Age's charity number is 1065085. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1065085?: Search 1065085 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 Hitchin University of the Third Age do?: The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.
Does Hitchin University of the Third Age have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hitchin University of the Third Age. 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 Hitchin University of the Third Age?: Hitchin University of the Third Age's website listed in our register data is http://www.u3asites.org.uk/hitchin. 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.