Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
U3a Saffron Walden is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
U3a Saffron Walden (number 290670) 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 Saffron Walden do?
Provides Human Resources and Volunteers in education and training involving both the Arts and Culture. Also provides the resources to enable Elderly and Older People to become involved with Sport and Recreation.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for U3a Saffron Walden
Answers U3a Saffron Walden gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 2025, 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 U3a Saffron Walden 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
U3a Saffron Walden's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services.
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 Saffron Walden registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
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The register data used for this profile lists U3a Saffron Walden as a registered charity (number 290670) 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 Saffron Walden's charity number?
U3a Saffron Walden's charity number is 290670. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 290670?
Search 290670 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 Saffron Walden do?
Provides Human Resources and Volunteers in education and training involving both the Arts and Culture. Also provides the resources to enable Elderly and Older People to become involved with Sport and Recreation.
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How can I donate to U3a Saffron Walden?
U3a Saffron Walden's website listed in our register data is http://www.saffronwaldenu3a.org.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 U3a Saffron Walden?
The register records U3a Saffron Walden 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.
Are U3a Saffron Walden's trustees paid?
U3a Saffron Walden's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was U3a Saffron Walden registered as a charity?
U3a Saffron Walden was entered on the register on 4 December 1984.