Is Maidstone Invicta U3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Maidstone Invicta U3a as a registered charity (number 1164781) 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 Maidstone Invicta U3a's charity number?

Maidstone Invicta U3a's charity number is 1164781. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1164781?

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Does Maidstone Invicta U3a have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Maidstone Invicta U3a?

Maidstone Invicta U3a's website listed in our register data is http://miu3a.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.

When was Maidstone Invicta U3a registered as a charity?

Maidstone Invicta U3a was entered on the register on 9 December 2015.

Registered charity · No. 1164781

Maidstone Invicta U3a

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

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What are the key facts about Maidstone Invicta U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,517
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,182
Registered charity number: 1164781
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Maidstone
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: miu3a.org.uk

Quick answer

Maidstone Invicta U3a (number 1164781) 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 Maidstone Invicta U3a do?

This Organisation is non profit-making, non-religious and non-political. Its aim is to promote and support the benefits of learning in later life through self help learning. The Third Age is open to all in their third age at a time when they are no longer in full employment. Members promote the values of life long learning and the positive attributes of belonging to the U3A.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Maidstone Invicta U3a

Answers Maidstone Invicta 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 Maidstone Invicta 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: 9 December 2015
Also known as: Miu3a
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Maidstone Invicta U3a registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Maidstone Invicta U3a yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maidstone Invicta U3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Maidstone Invicta U3a as a registered charity (number 1164781) 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 Maidstone Invicta U3a's charity number?: Maidstone Invicta U3a's charity number is 1164781. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1164781?: Search 1164781 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 Maidstone Invicta U3a do?: This Organisation is non profit-making, non-religious and non-political. Its aim is to promote and support the benefits of learning in later life through self help learning. The Third Age is open to all in their third age at a time when they are no longer in full employment. Members promote the values of life long learning and the positive attributes of belonging to the U3A.
Does Maidstone Invicta U3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maidstone Invicta 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 Maidstone Invicta U3a?: Maidstone Invicta U3a's website listed in our register data is http://miu3a.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 Maidstone Invicta U3a?: The register records Maidstone Invicta 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 Maidstone Invicta U3a registered as a charity?: Maidstone Invicta U3a was entered on the register on 9 December 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.