--- title: "Medway University of the Third Age — charity 1137600 | CharityCompare" description: "Medway University of the Third Age (charity 1137600): income £31,029 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/medway-university-of-the-third-age retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:29:12.861Z 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. 1137600 MU # Medway University of the Third Age Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Medway University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://medway.u3asite.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1137600&subId=0) Work at Medway University of the Third Age? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=medway-university-of-the-third-age&type=claim&name=Medway%20University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Medway University of the Third Age? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £31,029 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £27,709 Registered charity number 1137600 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Rochester Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [medway.u3asite.uk](http://medway.u3asite.uk/) Quick answer Medway University of the Third Age (number 1137600) 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 Medway 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 in Medway and its surrounding locality. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Medway University of the Third Age Answers Medway University of the Third Age gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 records Medway 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) Medway University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 26 August 2010 Where it says it operates Medway ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People. **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 Medway University of the Third Age registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Medway University of the Third Age yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Medway 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. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Medway University of the Third Age? - 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=medway-university-of-the-third-age&type=claim&name=Medway%20University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age) [Visit charity website](http://medway.u3asite.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Medway University of the Third Age a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Medway University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1137600) 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 Medway University of the Third Age's charity number? Medway University of the Third Age's charity number is 1137600. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1137600? Search 1137600 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 Medway 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 in Medway and its surrounding locality. Does Medway University of the Third Age have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Medway 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 Medway University of the Third Age? Medway University of the Third Age's website listed in our register data is http://medway.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 Medway University of the Third Age? The register records Medway 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. Are Medway University of the Third Age's trustees paid? Medway University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Medway University of the Third Age registered as a charity? Medway University of the Third Age was entered on the register on 26 August 2010. 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=1137600&subId=0).