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Registered charity · No. 1161699Thetford

Thetford U3a

Thetford U3a is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, accommodation/housing, based in Thetford.

Quick answer

Thetford U3a is a registered charity (number 1161699) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £28,404 (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 Thetford U3a?

Registered charity number
1161699
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Thetford
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£28,404

What does Thetford U3a do?

We are a learning co-operative of older people who themselves decide and share many educational,creative and leisure activities. Interest groups are formed and decide on activities which are organised by a group leader nominated by the group. Members therefore share their knowledge, skills and experience with others in their group.

What causes is Thetford U3a registered for?

Education/trainingAccommodation/housing

Why is there no Clarity Score for Thetford U3a yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Thetford 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 Thetford U3a a legitimate charity?
Yes. Thetford U3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161699) 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 Thetford U3a's charity number?
Thetford U3a's charity number is 1161699. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1161699?
Search 1161699 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 Thetford U3a do?
We are a learning co-operative of older people who themselves decide and share many educational,creative and leisure activities. Interest groups are formed and decide on activities which are organised by a group leader nominated by the group. Members therefore share their knowledge, skills and experience with others in their group.
Does Thetford U3a have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Thetford 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 Thetford U3a?
Thetford U3a's website is https://u3asites.org.uk/thetford — 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.