--- title: "Oswestry University of the Third Age — charity 1127329 | CharityCompare" description: "Oswestry University of the Third Age (charity 1127329): income £42,812 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oswestry-university-of-the-third-age retrieved: 2026-10-06T22:59:19.361Z 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. 1127329 OU # Oswestry University of the Third Age Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Oswestry 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 [Visit charity website](http://u3asites.org.uk/oswestry) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1127329&subId=0) Work at Oswestry University of the Third Age? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=oswestry-university-of-the-third-age&type=claim&name=Oswestry%20University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Oswestry University of the Third Age? Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31 £42,812 Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31 £42,576 Registered charity number 1127329 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) C/o The Memorial Hall Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [u3asites.org.uk/oswestry](http://u3asites.org.uk/oswestry) Quick answer Oswestry University of the Third Age (number 1127329) 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 Oswestry University of the Third Age do? We have a main meeting each week usually with an outside speaker on a variety of topics. In addition we have, on average, 36 study groups which cover a wide range of interests including: discussion; mah-jong; French; birdwatching; philosophy; art; walking and gardening. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oswestry University of the Third Age Answers Oswestry University of the Third Age gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 October 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 Oswestry 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) Oswestry University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 30 December 2008 Also known as Oswestry U3a Where it says it operates Powys · Shropshire · Wrexham ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities. 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 Oswestry University of the Third Age registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oswestry University of the Third Age yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oswestry 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 Oswestry 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. 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The register data used for this profile lists Oswestry University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1127329) 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 Oswestry University of the Third Age's charity number? Oswestry University of the Third Age's charity number is 1127329. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1127329? Search 1127329 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 Oswestry University of the Third Age do? We have a main meeting each week usually with an outside speaker on a variety of topics. In addition we have, on average, 36 study groups which cover a wide range of interests including: discussion; mah-jong; French; birdwatching; philosophy; art; walking and gardening. Does Oswestry University of the Third Age have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oswestry 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 Oswestry University of the Third Age? Oswestry University of the Third Age's website listed in our register data is http://u3asites.org.uk/oswestry. 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 Oswestry University of the Third Age? The register records Oswestry 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 Oswestry University of the Third Age's trustees paid? Oswestry University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 October 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Oswestry University of the Third Age registered as a charity? Oswestry University of the Third Age was entered on the register on 30 December 2008. 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=1127329&subId=0).