Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records West Leicestershire 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
Registered charity · No. 1178777
West Leicestershire U3a
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
West Leicestershire U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about West Leicestershire U3a?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £7,697
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £7,139
- Registered charity number
- 1178777
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Peckleton
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
Quick answer
West Leicestershire U3a (number 1178777) 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 West Leicestershire U3a do?
Giving older people the opportunity to meet and learn from each other
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West Leicestershire U3a
Answers West Leicestershire 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Leicestershire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.
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 West Leicestershire U3a registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for West Leicestershire U3a yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire U3a?
- 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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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Leicestershire U3a a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists West Leicestershire U3a as a registered charity (number 1178777) 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 West Leicestershire U3a's charity number?
- West Leicestershire U3a's charity number is 1178777. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1178777?
- Search 1178777 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 West Leicestershire U3a do?
- Giving older people the opportunity to meet and learn from each other
- Does West Leicestershire U3a have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire U3a?
- West Leicestershire U3a's website listed in our register data is http://www.u3asites.org.uk/westleicestershire. 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 West Leicestershire U3a?
- The register records West Leicestershire 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.
- When was West Leicestershire U3a registered as a charity?
- West Leicestershire U3a was entered on the register on 13 June 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.