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The Epping Forest University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age (number 1090644) 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 The Epping Forest University of the Third Age do?
(i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in gainful employment in Epping Forest and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure and recreational activities for the members in the interests of their social welfare. In furtherance of these objectives we currently have over 60 groups meeting on a regular basis.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Epping Forest University of the Third Age
Answers The Epping Forest University of the Third Age gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 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 The Epping Forest 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
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Epping Forest U3a
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups.
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 The Epping Forest University of the Third Age registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
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Is The Epping Forest University of the Third Age a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Epping Forest University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1090644) 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 The Epping Forest University of the Third Age's charity number?
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age's charity number is 1090644. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Epping Forest University of the Third Age do?
(i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in gainful employment in Epping Forest and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure and recreational activities for the members in the interests of their social welfare. In furtherance of these objectives we currently have over 60 groups meeting on a regular basis.
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How can I donate to The Epping Forest University of the Third Age?
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age's website listed in our register data is https://www.u3a.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 The Epping Forest University of the Third Age?
The register records The Epping Forest 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 The Epping Forest University of the Third Age's trustees paid?
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Epping Forest University of the Third Age registered as a charity?
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age was entered on the register on 15 February 2002.