Is Paignton U3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Paignton U3a as a registered charity (number 1115116) 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 Paignton U3a's charity number?

Paignton U3a's charity number is 1115116. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1115116?

Search 1115116 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.

Does Paignton U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paignton 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 Paignton U3a?

Paignton U3a's website listed in our register data is https://paignton.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.

When was Paignton U3a registered as a charity?

Paignton U3a was entered on the register on 5 July 2006.

Registered charity · No. 1115116

Paignton U3a

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Paignton U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Paignton U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £5,002
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £3,508
Registered charity number: 1115116
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Paignton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: paignton.u3asite.uk

Quick answer

Paignton U3a (number 1115116) 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 Paignton U3a do?

To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment.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 Paignton U3a

Answers Paignton 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 Paignton 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: 5 July 2006
Where it says it operates: Torbay

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; 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 Paignton U3a registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Paignton U3a yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Paignton U3a. 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

What should you check before donating to Paignton U3a?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Paignton U3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Paignton U3a as a registered charity (number 1115116) 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 Paignton U3a's charity number?: Paignton U3a's charity number is 1115116. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1115116?: Search 1115116 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 Paignton U3a do?: To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment.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 Paignton U3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paignton 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 Paignton U3a?: Paignton U3a's website listed in our register data is https://paignton.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 Paignton U3a?: The register records Paignton 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 Paignton U3a registered as a charity?: Paignton U3a was entered on the register on 5 July 2006.

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.