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Registered charity · No. 288007Charitable companyThe Foundry Business Centre

The Third Age Trust

The Third Age Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in The Foundry Business Centre.

Quick answer

The Third Age Trust is a registered charity (number 288007) 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 £3,474,332 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
288007
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
The Foundry Business Centre
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£3,474,332

What the charity does

The Third Age Trust is the national representative body for the u3a movement in the UK providing a wide range of support services to existing u3as. In addition it helps to develop new u3as and to raise the profile and increase awareness of the u3a movement throughout the UK.

Registered causes

Education/training

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Third Age Trust 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 Third Age Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Third Age Trust is a registered charity (number 288007) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Third Age Trust do?
The Third Age Trust is the national representative body for the u3a movement in the UK providing a wide range of support services to existing u3as. In addition it helps to develop new u3as and to raise the profile and increase awareness of the u3a movement throughout the UK.
How can I donate to The Third Age Trust?
The Third Age Trust's website is http://www.u3a.org.uk — 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.