--- title: "Thanet U3a — check charity number 1095292 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Thanet U3a a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1095292. Education/training charity based in Broadstairs. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/thanet-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:15:38.978Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Thanet U3a is a registered charity (number 1095292) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £23,191 (year ending 2026-02-28). 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 Thanet U3a? Registered charity number 1095292 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Broadstairs Latest income (year ending 2026-02-28) £23,191 Website [thanet.u3asite.uk](https://thanet.u3asite.uk/) ## What does Thanet U3a do? Education,Art study and creation. Sport and recreation. General interest development. ## What causes is Thanet U3a registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Thanet U3a yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thanet 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=thanet-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://thanet.u3asite.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Thanet U3a a legitimate charity? Yes. Thanet U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1095292) 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 Thanet U3a's charity number? Thanet U3a's charity number is 1095292. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1095292? Search 1095292 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 Thanet U3a do? Education,Art study and creation. Sport and recreation. General interest development. Does Thanet U3a have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thanet 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 Thanet U3a? Thanet U3a's website is https://thanet.u3asite.uk — 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/1095292).