--- title: "The University of the Third Age in Harpenden — charity 1035419 | CharityCompare" description: "The University of the Third Age in Harpenden (charity 1035419): income £7,395 (2026). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-university-of-the-third-age-in-harpenden retrieved: 2026-10-11T04:48:21.872Z 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. 1035419 UO # The University of the Third Age in Harpenden Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The University of the Third Age in Harpenden is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://harpenden.u3asite.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1035419&subId=0) Work at The University of the Third Age in Harpenden? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-university-of-the-third-age-in-harpenden&type=claim&name=The%20University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age%20in%20Harpenden) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The University of the Third Age in Harpenden? Reported income · year ending 2026-07-31 £7,395 Reported spending · year ending 2026-07-31 £6,548 Registered charity number 1035419 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Harpenden Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [harpenden.u3asite.uk](https://harpenden.u3asite.uk/) Quick answer The University of the Third Age in Harpenden (number 1035419) 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 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. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The University of the Third Age in Harpenden Answers The University of the Third Age in Harpenden gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 University of the Third Age in Harpenden 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) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 25 March 1994 Where it says it operates Hertfordshire ## 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 University of the Third Age in Harpenden registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The University of the Third Age in Harpenden yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The University of the Third Age in Harpenden. 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 University of the Third Age in Harpenden? - 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. 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Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1035419? Search 1035419 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 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. Does The University of the Third Age in Harpenden have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The University of the Third Age in Harpenden. 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 University of the Third Age in Harpenden? The University of the Third Age in Harpenden's website listed in our register data is https://harpenden.u3asite.uk/. 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 University of the Third Age in Harpenden? The register records The University of the Third Age in Harpenden 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. When was The University of the Third Age in Harpenden registered as a charity? The University of the Third Age in Harpenden was entered on the register on 25 March 1994. 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=1035419&subId=0).