Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a)
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport.
Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) (number 1153877) 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 Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) do?
Our U3A is a self-help educational movement for older people no longer in full-time work. We have a programme of monthly meetings with a speaker , planned a year in advance to give a range and balance of topics. We have 39 self sufficient Interest Groups where members pursue learning for enjoyment over a wide spectrum of themes. We publish a 3 page newsletter monthly to keep members informed
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a)
Answers Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, 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 Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) 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
Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Wanstead and Woodford U3a
Where it says it operates
Redbridge · Waltham Forest · Essex
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 Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport
Why is there no Clarity Score for Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a).
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Is Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) as a registered charity (number 1153877) 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 Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number?
Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a)'s charity number is 1153877. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1153877?
Search 1153877 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 Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) do?
Our U3A is a self-help educational movement for older people no longer in full-time work. We have a programme of monthly meetings with a speaker , planned a year in advance to give a range and balance of topics. We have 39 self sufficient Interest Groups where members pursue learning for enjoyment over a wide spectrum of themes. We publish a 3 page newsletter monthly to keep members informed
Does Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wanstead and Woodford 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 Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a)?
Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.u3a-ww.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 Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a)?
The register records Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) 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 Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a)'s trustees paid?
Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) registered as a charity?
Wanstead and Woodford University of the Third Age (U3a) was entered on the register on 19 September 2013.