Harlow U3a (number 1197680) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Harlow U3a do?
Harlow U3A is an affiliate of The Third Age Trust ("TAT"), operating in Harlow, Essex. We subscribe to the ethos and goals of TAT. Our membership is inclusive and diverse, providing opportunities for education, self-improvement, physical recreation and social interaction for "Third Agers" - those in or approaching retirement from full-time work, by working and sharing in "Interest Groups".
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Harlow U3a
Answers Harlow U3a gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Harlow U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Harlow U3a's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Harlow U3a registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Harlow U3a yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Harlow U3a.
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The register data used for this profile lists Harlow U3a as a registered charity (number 1197680) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Harlow U3a's charity number?
Harlow U3a's charity number is 1197680. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1197680?
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What does Harlow U3a do?
Harlow U3A is an affiliate of The Third Age Trust ("TAT"), operating in Harlow, Essex. We subscribe to the ethos and goals of TAT. Our membership is inclusive and diverse, providing opportunities for education, self-improvement, physical recreation and social interaction for "Third Agers" - those in or approaching retirement from full-time work, by working and sharing in "Interest Groups".
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harlow 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 Harlow U3a?
Harlow U3a's website listed in our register data is https://harlow.u3asite.uk/welcome/. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Harlow U3a?
The register records Harlow U3a as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Harlow U3a's trustees paid?
Harlow U3a's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Harlow U3a registered as a charity?
Harlow U3a was entered on the register on 27 January 2022.