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Registered charity · No. SC039266Unincorporated associationScottish Borders

The Three Brethren u3a

The Three Brethren u3a is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, based in Scottish Borders.

Quick answer

The Three Brethren u3a is a registered charity (number SC039266) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £17,270 (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
SC039266
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
Scottish Borders
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£17,270

What the charity does

Provide a network of activities and contact with other retired and semi-retired people living in and around the Galashiels and District area. We host monthly social gatherings 11 months of the year, with speakers on a wide range of topics, u3a information and light refreshments. We currently have 25 varied interest groups run by members.

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Three Brethren 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 Three Brethren u3a a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Three Brethren u3a is a registered charity (number SC039266) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Three Brethren u3a do?
Provide a network of activities and contact with other retired and semi-retired people living in and around the Galashiels and District area. We host monthly social gatherings 11 months of the year, with speakers on a wide range of topics, u3a information and light refreshments. We currently have 25 varied interest groups run by members.
How can I donate to The Three Brethren u3a?
The Three Brethren u3a's website is https://u3asites.org.uk/three-brethren/welcome — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.