--- title: "Dewsbury and District Third Age — check charity number 518273 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dewsbury and District Third Age a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518273. Education/training charity based in Ossett. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dewsbury-and-district-third-age retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:18:56.865Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dewsbury and District Third Age is a registered charity (number 518273) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £32,702 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Dewsbury and District Third Age? Registered charity number 518273 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ossett Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £32,702 Website [www.dewsbury-district3age.co.uk](http://www.dewsbury-district3age.co.uk/) ## What does Dewsbury and District Third Age do? The Dewsbury & District Third Age provides friendly informal classes for people over fifty in an inclusive environment in Dewsbury and its surrounding areas. ## What causes is Dewsbury and District Third Age registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dewsbury and District Third Age yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dewsbury and District Third Age is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dewsbury-and-district-third-age&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dewsbury-district3age.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dewsbury and District Third Age a legitimate charity? Yes. Dewsbury and District Third Age is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518273) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Dewsbury and District Third Age's charity number? Dewsbury and District Third Age's charity number is 518273. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 518273? Search 518273 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 Dewsbury and District Third Age do? The Dewsbury & District Third Age provides friendly informal classes for people over fifty in an inclusive environment in Dewsbury and its surrounding areas. Does Dewsbury and District Third Age have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dewsbury and District 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 Dewsbury and District Third Age? Dewsbury and District Third Age's website is http://www.dewsbury-district3age.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/518273).