The Epping Forest University of the Third Age
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(i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in gainful employment in Epping Forest and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure and recreational activities for the members in the interests of their social welfare. In furtherance of these objectives we currently have over 60 groups meeting on a regular basis.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE EPPING FOREST UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE EPPING FOREST UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE EPPING FOREST UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Frequently asked questions about The Epping Forest University of the Third Age
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its registration number is 288007. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £74K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Epping Forest University of the Third Age has £74K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
(i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in gainful employment in Epping Forest and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure and recreational activities for the members in the interests of their social welfare. In furtherance of these objectives we currently have over 60 groups meeting on a regular basis. The Epping Forest University of the Third Age is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2002.
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 288007.
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age's registered charity number is 1090644. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
The Epping Forest University of the Third Age is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Epping Forest University of the Third Age
- What is The Epping Forest University of the Third Age?
- The Epping Forest University of the Third Age is a education unincorporated association based in London, United Kingdom. (i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in gainful employment in Epping Forest and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure and recreational activities for the members in the interests of their social welfare. In furtherance of these objectives we currently have over 60 groups meeting on a regular basis.
- When was The Epping Forest University of the Third Age founded?
- The Epping Forest University of the Third Age was founded in 2002.
- Where is The Epping Forest University of the Third Age located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Epping Forest University of the Third Age's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £73,727.
- Is The Epping Forest University of the Third Age trustworthy?
- The Epping Forest University of the Third Age has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Epping Forest University of the Third Age's registration number?
- Registration: 288007 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Epping Forest University of the Third Age's website?
- https://www.u3a.org.uk/
- Are donations to The Epping Forest University of the Third Age tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.