--- title: "Falkirk & District U3A — check charity number SC048974 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Falkirk & District U3A a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048974. the advancement of education charity based in Falkirk. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/falkirk-district-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:53:45.079Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Falkirk & District U3A is a registered charity (number SC048974) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £3,609 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Falkirk & District U3A? Registered charity number SC048974 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Falkirk Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £3,609 Website [www.falkirku3a.uk](https://www.falkirku3a.uk/) ## What does Falkirk & District U3A do? Provide a safe environment for all retired, or semiretired, people within the Falkirk area, to come together to meet and enjoy ## What causes is Falkirk & District U3A registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Falkirk & District U3A yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Falkirk & District U3A 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=falkirk-district-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.falkirku3a.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Falkirk & District U3A a legitimate charity? Yes. Falkirk & District U3A is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048974) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Falkirk & District U3A's charity number? Falkirk & District U3A's charity number is SC048974. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048974? Search SC048974 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Falkirk & District U3A do? Provide a safe environment for all retired, or semiretired, people within the Falkirk area, to come together to meet and enjoy Does Falkirk & District U3A have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Falkirk & District U3A. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Falkirk & District U3A? Falkirk & District U3A's website is https://www.falkirku3a.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048974).