--- title: "University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) — charity 1180769 | CharityCompare" description: "University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) (charity 1180769): income £494k (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/university-of-the-third-age-in-cambridge-cio retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:06:03.481Z 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. 1180769CIO UO # University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) 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.u3ac.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1180769&subId=0) Work at University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=university-of-the-third-age-in-cambridge-cio&type=claim&name=University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age%20in%20Cambridge%20(CIO)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £494,364 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £528,984 Registered charity number 1180769 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact address detail (not service area) Cambridge Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.u3ac.org.uk](http://www.u3ac.org.uk/) Quick answer University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) (number 1180769) 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 University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) do? Provides educational and social activities to those no longer in full-time employment. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) Answers University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)'s highest-paid staff paid? University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register records University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) 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) University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 20 November 2018 Also known as U3ac Where it says it operates Cambridgeshire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Other Charitable Activities. 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 University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO). 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 University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)? - 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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The register data used for this profile lists University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) as a registered charity (number 1180769) 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 University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)'s charity number? University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)'s charity number is 1180769. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180769? Search 1180769 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 University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) do? Provides educational and social activities to those no longer in full-time employment. Does University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO). 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 University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)? University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.u3ac.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. How much is University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)'s chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)? The register records University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) 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 University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)'s trustees paid? University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) registered as a charity? University of the Third Age in Cambridge (CIO) was entered on the register on 20 November 2018. 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=1180769&subId=0).