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title: "Garth Olwg U3a — check charity number 1206759 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Garth Olwg U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1206759. Education/training charity based in Penycoedcae. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/garth-olwg-u3a
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:21:06.866Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Garth Olwg U3a is a registered charity (number 1206759) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £8,062 (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 Garth Olwg U3a?

Registered charity number

1206759

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Penycoedcae

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£8,062

Website

[gartholwgu3a.wordpress.com](https://gartholwgu3a.wordpress.com/)

## What does Garth Olwg U3a do?

Through regular and various monthly meetings of its members we provide the advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full-time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development, in Rhondda Cynon Taf and its surrounding locality.

## What causes is Garth Olwg U3a registered for?

Education/trainingRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Garth Olwg U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Garth Olwg 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Garth Olwg U3a a legitimate charity?

Yes. Garth Olwg U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206759) 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 Garth Olwg U3a's charity number?

Garth Olwg U3a's charity number is 1206759. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1206759?

Search 1206759 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 Garth Olwg U3a do?

Through regular and various monthly meetings of its members we provide the advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full-time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development, in Rhondda Cynon Taf and its surrounding locality.

Does Garth Olwg U3a have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Garth Olwg U3a. 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 Garth Olwg U3a?

Garth Olwg U3a's website is https://gartholwgu3a.wordpress.com/ — 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/1206759).