Is Four Border Abbeys U3A a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Four Border Abbeys U3A as a registered charity (number SC035226) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Four Border Abbeys U3A's charity number?

Four Border Abbeys U3A's charity number is SC035226. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC035226?

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Does Four Border Abbeys U3A have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Four Border Abbeys U3A?

Four Border Abbeys U3A's website listed in our register data is http://fourborderabbeys.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.

When was Four Border Abbeys U3A registered as a charity?

Four Border Abbeys U3A was entered on the register on 17 March 2003.

Registered charity · No. SC035226Unincorporated association

Four Border Abbeys U3A

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Four Border Abbeys U3A is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Four Border Abbeys U3A?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £11,500
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £10,757
Registered charity number: SC035226
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: fourborderabbeys.u3asite.uk

Quick answer

Four Border Abbeys U3A (number SC035226) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Four Border Abbeys U3A do?

The advancement of education of older people in Kelso and the surrounding area, through providing meetings and activities for our members

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Four Border Abbeys U3A

Answers Four Border Abbeys U3A gave in its annual return to the OSCR 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 March 2003
Also known as: Four Border Abbeys University Of The Third Age - U3a
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Four Border Abbeys U3A registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Four Border Abbeys U3A yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Four Border Abbeys U3A a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Four Border Abbeys U3A as a registered charity (number SC035226) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Four Border Abbeys U3A's charity number?: Four Border Abbeys U3A's charity number is SC035226. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC035226?: Search SC035226 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 Four Border Abbeys U3A do?: The advancement of education of older people in Kelso and the surrounding area, through providing meetings and activities for our members
Does Four Border Abbeys U3A have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Four Border Abbeys 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 Four Border Abbeys U3A?: Four Border Abbeys U3A's website listed in our register data is http://fourborderabbeys.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.
When was Four Border Abbeys U3A registered as a charity?: Four Border Abbeys U3A was entered on the register on 17 March 2003.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.