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title: "Winchester University of the Third Age — charity 1026342 | CharityCompare"
description: "Winchester University of the Third Age (charity 1026342): income £19,738 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/winchester-university-of-the-third-age
retrieved: 2026-10-07T16:06:20.878Z
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license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Registered charity · No. 1026342

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# Winchester University of the Third Age

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Winchester University of the Third Age?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31

£19,738

Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31

£19,785

Registered charity number

1026342

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Alresford

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.winchester.u3asite.uk](http://www.winchester.u3asite.uk/)

Quick answer

Winchester University of the Third Age (number 1026342) 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 Winchester University of the Third Age do?

The charity provides educational courses for senior citizens in mid-Hampshire. It also arranges social events many of which supplement the more formalised educational courses.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Winchester University of the Third Age

Answers Winchester University of the Third Age gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 Winchester University of the Third Age 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)

Winchester University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

22 September 1993

Where it says it operates

Hampshire

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People.

**Reported activities:** Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Winchester University of the Third Age registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Winchester University of the Third Age yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Winchester University of the Third Age.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to Winchester University of the Third Age?

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- 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 Winchester University of the Third Age a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Winchester University of the Third Age as a registered charity (number 1026342) 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 Winchester University of the Third Age's charity number?

Winchester University of the Third Age's charity number is 1026342. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1026342?

Search 1026342 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 Winchester University of the Third Age do?

The charity provides educational courses for senior citizens in mid-Hampshire. It also arranges social events many of which supplement the more formalised educational courses.

Does Winchester University of the Third Age have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Winchester University of the Third Age. 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 Winchester University of the Third Age?

Winchester University of the Third Age's website listed in our register data is http://www.winchester.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 Winchester University of the Third Age?

The register records Winchester University of the Third Age 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 Winchester University of the Third Age's trustees paid?

Winchester University of the Third Age's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

When was Winchester University of the Third Age registered as a charity?

Winchester University of the Third Age was entered on the register on 22 September 1993.

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=1026342&subId=0).