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Registered charity · No. 1180827Sandy Lane

The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)

The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Sandy Lane.

Quick answer

The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity (number 1180827) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £12,257 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1180827
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Sandy Lane
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£12,257

What the charity does

The U3A encourages education and research through members sharing their knowledge and talents freely with each other in informal learning interest groups. Through this self-help model, members contribute to a wide range of engaging and stimulating interest groups in am atmosphere of mutual support and companionship.

Registered causes

Education/training

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity (number 1180827) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) do?
The U3A encourages education and research through members sharing their knowledge and talents freely with each other in informal learning interest groups. Through this self-help model, members contribute to a wide range of engaging and stimulating interest groups in am atmosphere of mutual support and companionship.
How can I donate to The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)?
The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)'s website is http://www.hunstantonu3a.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.