--- title: "University of the Third Age (South East London) — charity 1044428 | CharityCompare" description: "University of the Third Age (South East London) (charity 1044428): income £18,220 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/university-of-the-third-age-south-east-london retrieved: 2026-10-07T04:06:20.144Z 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. 1044428 UO # University of the Third Age (South East London) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data University of the Third Age (South East London) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://https/greenwich-and-lewisham.u3asite.uk) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1044428&subId=0) Work at University of the Third Age (South East London)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=university-of-the-third-age-south-east-london&type=claim&name=University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age%20(South%20East%20London)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about University of the Third Age (South East London)? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £18,220 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £21,396 Registered charity number 1044428 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) London Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [https:/greenwich-and-lewisham.u3asite.uk](http://https/greenwich-and-lewisham.u3asite.uk) Quick answer University of the Third Age (South East London) (number 1044428) 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 (South East London) do? U3A (S.E. London) advances the education of older people no longer in employment in S.E. London. We provide recreational activities and facilities for these with the object of improving people's interest in, and enjoyment of life. We are a self-help group. 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 (South East London) Answers University of the Third Age (South East London) 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 (South East London) 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 (South East London)'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 25 February 1995 Also known as U3a - South East London Previous names on the register University of the Third Age (South London) Where it says it operates Greenwich · Lewisham · Southwark ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; 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 (South East London) registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for University of the Third Age (South East London) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score University of the Third Age (South East London). 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 (South East London)? - 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. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=university-of-the-third-age-south-east-london&type=claim&name=University%20of%20the%20Third%20Age%20(South%20East%20London)) [Visit charity website](http://https/greenwich-and-lewisham.u3asite.uk) ## Frequently asked questions Is University of the Third Age (South East London) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists University of the Third Age (South East London) as a registered charity (number 1044428) 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 (South East London)'s charity number? University of the Third Age (South East London)'s charity number is 1044428. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1044428? Search 1044428 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 (South East London) do? U3A (S.E. London) advances the education of older people no longer in employment in S.E. London. We provide recreational activities and facilities for these with the object of improving people's interest in, and enjoyment of life. We are a self-help group. Does University of the Third Age (South East London) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for University of the Third Age (South East London). 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 (South East London)? University of the Third Age (South East London)'s website listed in our register data is http://https:/greenwich-and-lewisham.u3asite.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 University of the Third Age (South East London)? The register records University of the Third Age (South East London) 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 (South East London)'s trustees paid? University of the Third Age (South East London)'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 (South East London) previously called? The register lists this previous name for University of the Third Age (South East London): University of the Third Age (South London). When was University of the Third Age (South East London) registered as a charity? University of the Third Age (South East London) was entered on the register on 25 February 1995. 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=1044428&subId=0).