--- title: "Forth Valley U3A — check charity number SC037928 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forth Valley U3A a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037928. the advancement of education charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forth-valley-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:09:58.496Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forth Valley U3A is a registered charity (number SC037928) 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 £27,716 (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 Forth Valley U3A? Registered charity number SC037928 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £27,716 Website [forthvalley.u3asite.uk](https://forthvalley.u3asite.uk/) ## What does Forth Valley U3A do? Forth Valley u3a is for people who want to keep active in mind and body, enjoy socialising, and are no longer in full time employment. FVu3a have members who draw upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other but there are no qualifications to pass – it is just for pleasure. Learning is its own reward. Our members may join any of the over 70 interest groups, start a new group, attend monthly events such as meetings with an invited speaker, the occasional lunch and quiz along with a variety of cultural and social events throughout the year. ## What causes is Forth Valley U3A registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forth Valley U3A yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forth Valley 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=forth-valley-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://forthvalley.u3asite.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forth Valley U3A a legitimate charity? Yes. Forth Valley U3A is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037928) 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 Forth Valley U3A's charity number? Forth Valley U3A's charity number is SC037928. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037928? Search SC037928 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 Forth Valley U3A do? Forth Valley u3a is for people who want to keep active in mind and body, enjoy socialising, and are no longer in full time employment. FVu3a have members who draw upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other but there are no qualifications to pass – it is just for pleasure. Learning is its own reward. Our members may join any of the over 70 interest groups, start a new group, attend monthly events such as meetings with an invited speaker, the occasional lunch and quiz along with a variety of cultural and social events throughout the year. Does Forth Valley U3A have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forth Valley 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 Forth Valley U3A? Forth Valley U3A's website is https://forthvalley.u3asite.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=SC037928).