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Registered charity · No. 1062214
Ryedale U3a
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Ryedale U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
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What are the key facts about Ryedale U3a?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31
- £8,809
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31
- £9,157
- Registered charity number
- 1062214
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Pickering
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
Quick answer
Ryedale U3a (number 1062214) 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 Ryedale U3a do?
Educational & social activities aimed at those persons 50 years and over. Classes and courses run by, taught by and financed by the members of Ryedale University of the Third Age. It is a self help organisation promoting continuing learning for the retired, although there is no age limit for membership.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ryedale U3a
Answers Ryedale 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Ryedale University of the Third Age
- Where it says it operates
- North Yorkshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.
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 Ryedale U3a registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for Ryedale U3a yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ryedale 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 Ryedale U3a?
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ryedale U3a a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Ryedale U3a as a registered charity (number 1062214) 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 Ryedale U3a's charity number?
- Ryedale U3a's charity number is 1062214. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1062214?
- Search 1062214 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 Ryedale U3a do?
- Educational & social activities aimed at those persons 50 years and over. Classes and courses run by, taught by and financed by the members of Ryedale University of the Third Age. It is a self help organisation promoting continuing learning for the retired, although there is no age limit for membership.
- Does Ryedale U3a have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ryedale 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 Ryedale U3a?
- Ryedale U3a's website listed in our register data is http://u3asites.org.uk/code/u3asite.php?site=91. 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 Ryedale U3a?
- The register records Ryedale 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 Ryedale U3a registered as a charity?
- Ryedale U3a was entered on the register on 6 May 1997.
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.