Is Stowmarket U3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Stowmarket U3a as a registered charity (number 1002987) 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 Stowmarket U3a's charity number?

Stowmarket U3a's charity number is 1002987. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1002987?

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Does Stowmarket U3a have reviews and complaints?

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

Stowmarket U3a's website listed in our register data is https://u3astowmarket.wordpress.com. 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.

What was Stowmarket U3a previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Stowmarket U3a: S T a R the University of the Third Age; Stowmarket U 3 a.

When was Stowmarket U3a registered as a charity?

Stowmarket U3a was entered on the register on 21 May 1991.

Registered charity · No. 1002987

Stowmarket U3a

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket U3a?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £9,516
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £7,495
Registered charity number: 1002987
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Elmswell
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: u3astowmarket.wordpress.com

Quick answer

Stowmarket U3a (number 1002987) 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 Stowmarket U3a do?

The Stowmarket U3A is affiliated to the Third Age Trust and as such is a learning cooperative which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of its own members to organise and provide interest groups in accordance with the wishes of the membership.

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

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

Answers Stowmarket 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 records Stowmarket 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 May 1991
Also known as: Stowmarket and District Learning Activities in Retirement
Previous names on the register: S T a R the University of the Third Age; Stowmarket U 3 a
Where it says it operates: Suffolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Stowmarket U3a registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Stowmarket U3a yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stowmarket U3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Stowmarket U3a as a registered charity (number 1002987) 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 Stowmarket U3a's charity number?: Stowmarket U3a's charity number is 1002987. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1002987?: Search 1002987 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 Stowmarket U3a do?: The Stowmarket U3A is affiliated to the Third Age Trust and as such is a learning cooperative which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of its own members to organise and provide interest groups in accordance with the wishes of the membership.
Does Stowmarket U3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket U3a?: Stowmarket U3a's website listed in our register data is https://u3astowmarket.wordpress.com. 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 Stowmarket U3a?: The register records Stowmarket 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.
What was Stowmarket U3a previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Stowmarket U3a: S T a R the University of the Third Age; Stowmarket U 3 a.
When was Stowmarket U3a registered as a charity?: Stowmarket U3a was entered on the register on 21 May 1991.

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.