Thorpe Bay U3a
Thorpe Bay U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, based in Shoeburyness.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 1138162
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- Shoeburyness
- Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
- £50,384
- Website
- thorpebayu3a.org
What the charity does
(i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Thorpe Bay and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
Registered causes
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Thorpe Bay U3a a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Thorpe Bay U3a is a registered charity (number 1138162) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Thorpe Bay U3a do?
- (i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Thorpe Bay and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
- How can I donate to Thorpe Bay U3a?
- Thorpe Bay U3a's website is https://thorpebayu3a.org/ — 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.