--- title: "The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) — charity 1180827 | CharityCompare" description: "The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) (charity 1180827): income £12,257 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hunstanton-university-of-the-third-age-u3a retrieved: 2026-10-09T04:52:51.455Z 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. 1180827 HU # The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.hunstantonu3a.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1180827&subId=0) Work at The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-hunstanton-university-of-the-third-age-u3a&type=claim&name=The%20Hunstanton%20University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age%20(U3a)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £12,257 Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31 £11,257 Registered charity number 1180827 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Sandy Lane Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.hunstantonu3a.org](http://www.hunstantonu3a.org/) Quick answer The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) (number 1180827) 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 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. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) Answers The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) 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 Hunstanton University of the Third Age (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) The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)'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 23 November 2018 Where it says it operates Norfolk ## 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 The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (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 The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (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. 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The register data used for this profile lists The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) as a registered charity (number 1180827) 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 Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number? The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number is 1180827. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180827? Search 1180827 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 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. Does The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (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 The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)? The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.hunstantonu3a.org. 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 Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)? The register records The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (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 The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)'s trustees paid? The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)'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 Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) registered as a charity? The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) was entered on the register on 23 November 2018. 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=1180827&subId=0).