Is Redbourn U3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Redbourn U3a as a registered charity (number 1156462) 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 Redbourn U3a's charity number?

Redbourn U3a's charity number is 1156462. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1156462?

Search 1156462 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 Redbourn U3a have reviews and complaints?

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

Redbourn U3a's website listed in our register data is http://u3asites.org.uk/redbourn. 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 Redbourn U3a registered as a charity?

Redbourn U3a was entered on the register on 31 March 2014.

Registered charity · No. 1156462

Redbourn U3a

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Redbourn 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 Redbourn U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £7,023
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £10,889
Registered charity number: 1156462
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Redbourn
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: u3asites.org.uk/redbourn

Quick answer

Redbourn U3a (number 1156462) 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 Redbourn U3a do?

We advance the education of people not in full time gainful employment who are in their third age residing in Redbourn and its surrounding locality. Activities to achieve this include lectures, group activities led by members for the mutual benefit of all, and visits to cultural and other localities of interest.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Redbourn U3a

Answers Redbourn 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 does not record Redbourn U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 March 2014
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire

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 Redbourn U3a registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Redbourn U3a yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Redbourn 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 Redbourn U3a?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Redbourn U3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Redbourn U3a as a registered charity (number 1156462) 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 Redbourn U3a's charity number?: Redbourn U3a's charity number is 1156462. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1156462?: Search 1156462 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 Redbourn U3a do?: We advance the education of people not in full time gainful employment who are in their third age residing in Redbourn and its surrounding locality. Activities to achieve this include lectures, group activities led by members for the mutual benefit of all, and visits to cultural and other localities of interest.
Does Redbourn U3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Redbourn 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 Redbourn U3a?: Redbourn U3a's website listed in our register data is http://u3asites.org.uk/redbourn. 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 Redbourn U3a?: The register does not record Redbourn U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Redbourn U3a registered as a charity?: Redbourn U3a was entered on the register on 31 March 2014.

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.