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title: "Launceston and District University of the Third Age — charity 1029470 | CharityCompare"
description: "Launceston and District University of the Third Age (charity 1029470): income £6,793 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources."
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Registered charity · No. 1029470

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# Launceston and District University of the Third Age

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Launceston and District University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Launceston and District University of the Third Age?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31

£6,793

Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31

£5,944

Registered charity number

1029470

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Launceston

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[launceston.u3asite.uk](https://launceston.u3asite.uk/)

Quick answer

Launceston and District University of the Third Age (number 1029470) 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 Launceston and District University of the Third Age do?

1) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Launceston and its surrounding locality.2) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Launceston and District University of the Third Age

Answers Launceston and District University of the Third Age 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 Launceston and District University of the Third Age 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

30 November 1993

Also known as

Launceston U3a

Where it says it operates

Cornwall

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People.

**Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; 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 Launceston and District University of the Third Age registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Launceston and District University of the Third Age yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Launceston and District University of the Third Age.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Launceston and District University of the Third Age?

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- 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.

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[Visit charity website](https://launceston.u3asite.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Launceston and District University of the Third Age a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Launceston and District University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1029470) 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 Launceston and District University of the Third Age's charity number?

Launceston and District University of the Third Age's charity number is 1029470. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1029470?

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What does Launceston and District University of the Third Age do?

1) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Launceston and its surrounding locality.2) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

Does Launceston and District University of the Third Age have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Launceston and District 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 Launceston and District University of the Third Age?

Launceston and District University of the Third Age's website listed in our register data is https://launceston.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 Launceston and District University of the Third Age?

The register records Launceston and District University of the Third Age 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 Launceston and District University of the Third Age registered as a charity?

Launceston and District University of the Third Age was entered on the register on 30 November 1993.

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/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1029470&subId=0).