--- title: "U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch — charity 299146 | CharityCompare" description: "U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch (charity 299146): income £52,183 (2024). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/u3a-university-of-the-third-age-cheltenham-branch retrieved: 2026-10-06T11:52:33.278Z 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. 299146 UU # U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.cheltenhamu3a.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=299146&subId=0) Work at U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=u3a-university-of-the-third-age-cheltenham-branch&type=claim&name=U3a%20University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age%2C%20Cheltenham%20Branch) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £52,183 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £46,385 Registered charity number 299146 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Cheltenham Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.cheltenhamu3a.org.uk](http://www.cheltenhamu3a.org.uk/) Quick answer U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch (number 299146) 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 University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch do? We are a volunteer-driven organisation for those who are no longer in full-time employment. We facilitate lifelong learning and stimulating daytime activities in the company of others. All activities are run and coordinated by volunteers. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch Answers U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch 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) U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 11 May 1988 Also known as Cheltenham U3a Previous names on the register U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham and District Branch Where it says it operates Gloucestershire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People. **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 University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch. 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 U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch? - 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. 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The register data used for this profile lists U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch as a registered charity (number 299146) 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 University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch's charity number? U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch's charity number is 299146. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 299146? Search 299146 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 University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch do? We are a volunteer-driven organisation for those who are no longer in full-time employment. We facilitate lifelong learning and stimulating daytime activities in the company of others. All activities are run and coordinated by volunteers. Does U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch. 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 University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch? U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch's website listed in our register data is http://www.cheltenhamu3a.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 University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch? The register records U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch 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 University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch's trustees paid? U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch previously called? The register lists this previous name for U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch: U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham and District Branch. When was U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch registered as a charity? U3a University of the Third Age, Cheltenham Branch was entered on the register on 11 May 1988. 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=299146&subId=0).