--- title: "Shepton Mallet U3a — charity 1158730 | CharityCompare" description: "Shepton Mallet U3a (charity 1158730): income £10,994 (2026). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shepton-mallet-u3a retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:44:04.289Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1158730 SM # Shepton Mallet U3a Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Shepton Mallet U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, recreation. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://sheptonmalletu3a.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1158730&subId=0) Work at Shepton Mallet U3a? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shepton-mallet-u3a&type=claim&name=Shepton%20Mallet%20U3a) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## 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 Website [sheptonmalletu3a.org.uk](http://sheptonmalletu3a.org.uk/) 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) 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 30 September 2014 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? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shepton Mallet 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Shepton Mallet 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=shepton-mallet-u3a&type=claim&name=Shepton%20Mallet%20U3a) [Visit charity website](http://sheptonmalletu3a.org.uk/) ## 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1158730&subId=0).