Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Poole University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
Poole University of the Third Age (number 1019559) 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 Poole University of the Third Age do?
The objectives of Poole University of the Third Age (U3A) is the advancement of education, leisure time, and recreational activities of middle aged and older persons no longer in gainful employment, residing in Poole and the surrounding area. These objectives are achieved by the organising and running of educational and leisure courses, using rented venues and member's homes.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Poole University of the Third Age
Answers Poole University of the Third Age gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 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 Poole 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
Poole University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Poole U 3 a
Where it says it operates
Dorset · Poole
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources.
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 Poole University of the Third Age registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
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Is Poole University of the Third Age a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Poole University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1019559) 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 Poole University of the Third Age's charity number?
Poole University of the Third Age's charity number is 1019559. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1019559?
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What does Poole University of the Third Age do?
The objectives of Poole University of the Third Age (U3A) is the advancement of education, leisure time, and recreational activities of middle aged and older persons no longer in gainful employment, residing in Poole and the surrounding area. These objectives are achieved by the organising and running of educational and leisure courses, using rented venues and member's homes.
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How can I donate to Poole University of the Third Age?
Poole University of the Third Age's website listed in our register data is http://www.pooleu3a.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 Poole University of the Third Age?
The register records Poole 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 Poole University of the Third Age's trustees paid?
Poole University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Poole University of the Third Age registered as a charity?
Poole University of the Third Age was entered on the register on 31 March 1993.