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Registered charity · No. 1072693
U3a Cowbridge
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
U3a Cowbridge is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, recreation.
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What are the key facts about U3a Cowbridge?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30
- £9,634
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30
- £11,483
- Registered charity number
- 1072693
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Cowbridge
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
- Website
- U3Asites.org.uk/cowbridge
Quick answer
U3a Cowbridge (number 1072693) 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 U3a Cowbridge do?
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND IN PARTICULAR THE MIDDLE AGED AND OLDER PEOPLE, AND TO PRVIDE FOR FACILITIES FOR LEISURE TIME AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE OBJECTOF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE ABOVE PERSONS IN THE INTERESTS OF THEIR SOCIAL WELFARE
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for U3a Cowbridge
Answers U3a Cowbridge 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources.
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 U3a Cowbridge registered for?
Education/trainingRecreation
Why is there no Clarity Score for U3a Cowbridge yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score U3a Cowbridge. 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
What should you check before donating to U3a Cowbridge?
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is U3a Cowbridge a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists U3a Cowbridge as a registered charity (number 1072693) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 U3a Cowbridge's charity number?
- U3a Cowbridge's charity number is 1072693. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1072693?
- Search 1072693 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 U3a Cowbridge do?
- TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND IN PARTICULAR THE MIDDLE AGED AND OLDER PEOPLE, AND TO PRVIDE FOR FACILITIES FOR LEISURE TIME AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE OBJECTOF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE ABOVE PERSONS IN THE INTERESTS OF THEIR SOCIAL WELFARE
- Does U3a Cowbridge have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for U3a Cowbridge. 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 U3a Cowbridge?
- U3a Cowbridge's website listed in our register data is http://U3Asites.org.uk/cowbridge. 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 U3a Cowbridge?
- The register records U3a Cowbridge 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 U3a Cowbridge registered as a charity?
- U3a Cowbridge was entered on the register on 2 December 1998.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.