Is Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) as a registered charity (number 1180731) 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 Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number?

Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number is 1180731. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1180731?

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Does Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Usk University of the Third Age (U3a). 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 Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)?

Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)'s website listed in our register data is http://usku3a.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.

When was Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) registered as a charity?

Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) was entered on the register on 16 November 2018.

Registered charity · No. 1180731

Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,724
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,236
Registered charity number: 1180731
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Sessions House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: usku3a.org.uk

Quick answer

Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) (number 1180731) 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 Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) do?

Usk U3A provides varied opportunities for older and retired people to take part in activities - including talks and lectures, visits, book groups, bridge and other games, gardening, walking. quizzes and voluntary work - which provide continuing learning, intellectual and physical experiences, and which foster social engagement, health benefits and independence.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)

Answers Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 November 2018
Also known as: Usk U3a
Where it says it operates: Monmouthshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Usk University of the Third Age (U3a). 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

What should you check before donating to Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) as a registered charity (number 1180731) 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 Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number?: Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number is 1180731. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1180731?: Search 1180731 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 Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) do?: Usk U3A provides varied opportunities for older and retired people to take part in activities - including talks and lectures, visits, book groups, bridge and other games, gardening, walking. quizzes and voluntary work - which provide continuing learning, intellectual and physical experiences, and which foster social engagement, health benefits and independence.
Does Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Usk University of the Third Age (U3a). 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 Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)?: Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)'s website listed in our register data is http://usku3a.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 Usk University of the Third Age (U3a)?: The register does not record Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) registered as a charity?: Usk University of the Third Age (U3a) was entered on the register on 16 November 2018.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.