--- title: "Taw University of the Third Age — charity 1026238 | CharityCompare" description: "Taw University of the Third Age (charity 1026238): income £39,894 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/taw-university-of-the-third-age retrieved: 2026-10-06T20:37:41.370Z 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. 1026238 TU # Taw University of the Third Age Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Taw University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1026238&subId=0) Work at Taw University of the Third Age? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=taw-university-of-the-third-age&type=claim&name=Taw%20University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Taw University of the Third Age? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £39,894 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £38,096 Registered charity number 1026238 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Yelland Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Quick answer Taw University of the Third Age (number 1026238) 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 Taw University of the Third Age do? Engaging retired/older people in a variety of group activities to keep mentally and, where appropriate, physically fit. To introduce new topics for education and enlightenment. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Taw University of the Third Age Answers Taw University of the Third Age gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Taw University of the Third Age 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) Taw University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 23 September 1993 Also known as Taw U 3 a Where it says it operates Devon ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; 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 Taw University of the Third Age registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Taw University of the Third Age yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Taw University of the Third Age. 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 Taw University of the Third Age? - 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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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Taw University of the Third Age's charity number? Taw University of the Third Age's charity number is 1026238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1026238? Search 1026238 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 Taw University of the Third Age do? Engaging retired/older people in a variety of group activities to keep mentally and, where appropriate, physically fit. To introduce new topics for education and enlightenment. Does Taw University of the Third Age have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Taw University of the Third Age. 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 Taw University of the Third Age? Taw University of the Third Age does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Taw University of the Third Age? The register records Taw University of the Third Age 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 Taw University of the Third Age's trustees paid? Taw University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was Taw University of the Third Age registered as a charity? Taw University of the Third Age was entered on the register on 23 September 1993. 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=1026238&subId=0).