The Third Age Trust
The Third Age Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in The Foundry Business Centre.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about The Third Age Trust?
- Registered charity number
- 288007
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Location
- The Foundry Business Centre
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £3,474,332
- Website
- www.u3a.org.uk
What does The Third Age Trust do?
The Third Age Trust is the national representative body for the u3a movement in the UK providing a wide range of support services to existing u3as. In addition it helps to develop new u3as and to raise the profile and increase awareness of the u3a movement throughout the UK.
What causes is The Third Age Trust registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Third Age Trust yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Third Age Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Third Age Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288007) 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 Third Age Trust's charity number?
- The Third Age Trust's charity number is 288007. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 288007?
- Search 288007 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 Third Age Trust do?
- The Third Age Trust is the national representative body for the u3a movement in the UK providing a wide range of support services to existing u3as. In addition it helps to develop new u3as and to raise the profile and increase awareness of the u3a movement throughout the UK.
- Does The Third Age Trust have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Third Age Trust. 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 Third Age Trust?
- The Third Age Trust's website is http://www.u3a.org.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.