--- title: "The Three Brethren u3a — charity SC039266 | CharityCompare" description: "The Three Brethren u3a (charity SC039266): income £17,270 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-three-brethren-u3a retrieved: 2026-10-11T03:07:04.355Z 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. SC039266Unincorporated association TB # The Three Brethren u3a Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Three Brethren u3a is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://u3asites.org.uk/three-brethren/welcome) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC039266) Work at The Three Brethren u3a? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-three-brethren-u3a&type=claim&name=The%20Three%20Brethren%20u3a) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Three Brethren u3a? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £17,270 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £16,319 Registered charity number SC039266 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) Scottish Borders Website [u3asites.org.uk/three-brethren/welcome](https://u3asites.org.uk/three-brethren/welcome) Quick answer The Three Brethren u3a (number SC039266) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 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. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Three Brethren u3a Answers The Three Brethren u3a gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 16 February 2008 Also known as The Three Brethren University of the Third Age Where it says it operates Scottish Borders ## What causes is The Three Brethren u3a registered for? 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 is there no Clarity Score for The Three Brethren u3a yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Three Brethren 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 Three Brethren 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-three-brethren-u3a&type=claim&name=The%20Three%20Brethren%20u3a) [Visit charity website](https://u3asites.org.uk/three-brethren/welcome) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Three Brethren u3a a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Three Brethren u3a as a registered charity (number SC039266) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Three Brethren u3a's charity number? The Three Brethren u3a's charity number is SC039266. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039266? Search SC039266 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. 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. Does The Three Brethren u3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Three Brethren u3a. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Three Brethren u3a? The Three Brethren u3a's website listed in our register data is https://u3asites.org.uk/three-brethren/welcome. 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. When was The Three Brethren u3a registered as a charity? The Three Brethren u3a was entered on the register on 16 February 2008. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC039266).