The University of the Third Age in Harpenden
The University of the Third Age in Harpenden is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Harpenden.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1035419
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Harpenden
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £8,075
- Website
- harpenden.u3asite.uk
What the charity does
Harpenden u3a was established in 1982 and was the first of the many hundred of u3a's now established in the UK. It was formed so that retired or OAP's can continue their education. This is mainly achieved by attending lectures locally or elsewhere e.g. The Royal Institution or trips to museums and other places of culture or education.
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The University of the Third Age in Harpenden 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 University of the Third Age in Harpenden a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The University of the Third Age in Harpenden is a registered charity (number 1035419) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The University of the Third Age in Harpenden do?
- Harpenden u3a was established in 1982 and was the first of the many hundred of u3a's now established in the UK. It was formed so that retired or OAP's can continue their education. This is mainly achieved by attending lectures locally or elsewhere e.g. The Royal Institution or trips to museums and other places of culture or education.
- How can I donate to The University of the Third Age in Harpenden?
- The University of the Third Age in Harpenden's website is https://harpenden.u3asite.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.