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Blyth U3a

Blyth U3A provides opportunites for its members to socialise, learn new skills, visit new places and enjoy recreation. We try to arrange interesting and stimulating speakers. We have over 20 groups organised by the members themselves on a range of subjects, for example, artistic, sporting, local history and many other social activities.

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Activities & Mission

Blyth U3A provides opportunites for its members to socialise, learn new skills, visit new places and enjoy recreation. We try to arrange interesting and stimulating speakers. We have over 20 groups organised by the members themselves on a range of subjects, for example, artistic, sporting, local history and many other social activities.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,699
Latest Expenditure
£14,024

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 89.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 89.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,699
£14,0240 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blyth U3a

What does Blyth U3a do?

Blyth U3A provides opportunites for its members to socialise, learn new skills, visit new places and enjoy recreation. We try to arrange interesting and stimulating speakers. We have over 20 groups organised by the members themselves on a range of subjects, for example, artistic, sporting, local history and many other social activities.

How much income did Blyth U3a report in 2025?

Blyth U3a reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blyth U3a registered as a charity?

Blyth U3a was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 April 2024 as charity number 1207727. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Blyth U3a?

Blyth U3a is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Gordon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blyth U3a operate?

Blyth U3a operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blyth U3a a registered charity?

Yes — Blyth U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207727.

Details

Address
95A Barras Avenue West
BLYTH
NE24 3LR
Registration Date
4 April 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5236518
Charity Number
1207727

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Trustees

John Gordon Chair
Alison Brennand
Dawn Tweddell
John Raffell
Kathy Kirby
Kevin Anthony Freeman
Linda Wintersgill
Margaret Ridge
Maureen Turnbull
Noreen Brent
Vanessa Storey

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