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Registered charity · No. 1093319Maidstone

The Maidstone U3a

The Maidstone U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation, based in Maidstone.

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The Maidstone U3a is a registered charity (number 1093319) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £9,604 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 The Maidstone U3a?

Registered charity number
1093319
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Maidstone
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£9,604

What does The Maidstone U3a do?

U3A meet monthly at a hall in Maidstone town centre, with visiting speakers giving talks on a variety of subjects. There are 190 members, with some 30 interest groups, who also meet monthly, generally in members homes, on weekday mornings or afternoons. All members receive a monthly newsletter.

What causes is The Maidstone U3a registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Maidstone U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Maidstone 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Maidstone U3a a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Maidstone U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1093319) 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 The Maidstone U3a's charity number?
The Maidstone U3a's charity number is 1093319. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1093319?
Search 1093319 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 The Maidstone U3a do?
U3A meet monthly at a hall in Maidstone town centre, with visiting speakers giving talks on a variety of subjects. There are 190 members, with some 30 interest groups, who also meet monthly, generally in members homes, on weekday mornings or afternoons. All members receive a monthly newsletter.
Does The Maidstone U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Maidstone 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 The Maidstone U3a?
The Maidstone U3a's website is https://maidstone.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.