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Registered charity · No. 1158730

Shepton Mallet U3a

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Shepton Mallet U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, recreation.

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What are the key facts about Shepton Mallet U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£10,994
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£10,696
Registered charity number
1158730
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Lower Charlton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Shepton Mallet U3a (number 1158730) 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 Shepton Mallet U3a do?

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL TIME GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN SHEPTON MALLET AND SURROUNDING AREA. PROVISION OF ACTIVITIES FOR LEISURE TIME AND RECREATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS 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 Shepton Mallet U3a

Answers Shepton Mallet U3a gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 Shepton Mallet 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

Shepton Mallet U3a's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; 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 Shepton Mallet U3a registered for?

Education/trainingRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shepton Mallet U3a yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shepton Mallet U3a a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Shepton Mallet U3a as a registered charity (number 1158730) 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 Shepton Mallet U3a's charity number?
Shepton Mallet U3a's charity number is 1158730. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1158730?
Search 1158730 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 Shepton Mallet U3a do?
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL TIME GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN SHEPTON MALLET AND SURROUNDING AREA. PROVISION OF ACTIVITIES FOR LEISURE TIME AND RECREATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS FOR THE ABOVE PERSONS IN THE INTERESTS OF THEIR SOCIAL WELFARE
Does Shepton Mallet U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shepton Mallet 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 Shepton Mallet U3a?
Shepton Mallet U3a's website listed in our register data is http://sheptonmalletu3a.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 Shepton Mallet U3a?
The register records Shepton Mallet 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.
Are Shepton Mallet U3a's trustees paid?
Shepton Mallet U3a's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Shepton Mallet U3a registered as a charity?
Shepton Mallet U3a was entered on the register on 30 September 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.