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University of the Third Age Leeds is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
University of the Third Age Leeds (number 518366) 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 Leeds do?
U3A Leeds is devoted to lifelong learning, providing opportunities for those in the Leeds area no longer in full time employment to share skills and interests by learning together.We hold fortnightly general meetings, usually with a speaker, and have special interest groups where members can share their knowledge, skills, and experiences.
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 Leeds
Answers University of the Third Age Leeds gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 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 University of the Third Age Leeds 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
University of the Third Age Leeds's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
U 3 a
Previous names on the register
University of the Third Age (Leeds Branch); University of the Third Age Leeds (U3a Leeds)
Where it says it operates
Leeds City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.
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 Leeds registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for University of the Third Age Leeds yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score University of the Third Age Leeds.
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Is University of the Third Age Leeds a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists University of the Third Age Leeds as a registered charity (number 518366) 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 Leeds's charity number?
University of the Third Age Leeds's charity number is 518366. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 518366?
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What does University of the Third Age Leeds do?
U3A Leeds is devoted to lifelong learning, providing opportunities for those in the Leeds area no longer in full time employment to share skills and interests by learning together.We hold fortnightly general meetings, usually with a speaker, and have special interest groups where members can share their knowledge, skills, and experiences.
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How can I donate to University of the Third Age Leeds?
University of the Third Age Leeds's website listed in our register data is http://www.u3aleeds.com. 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 University of the Third Age Leeds?
The register records University of the Third Age Leeds 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 Leeds's trustees paid?
University of the Third Age Leeds's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was University of the Third Age Leeds previously called?
The register lists these previous names for University of the Third Age Leeds: University of the Third Age (Leeds Branch); University of the Third Age Leeds (U3a Leeds).
When was University of the Third Age Leeds registered as a charity?
University of the Third Age Leeds was entered on the register on 12 January 1987.