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Education Charities That specialise in University of the third age

Discover 176 Education charities that specialise in university of the third age. Use the search below to filter within these results.

176
Charities
£19,730,821,908
Total Income
£995,601
Avg Income
91.7%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Winchester University Of The Third Age

Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfare

The charity provides educational courses for senior citizens in mid-Hampshire. It also arranges social events many of which supplement the more formalised educational courses.

Latest Income: £19,738
Areas of Operation: Hampshire
Status: Registered
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Stockport U3a

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

To advance the education of middle aged and older people who are not in gainful employment and to provide facilities for leisure time and recreational activities to improve conditions of life for such persons.

Latest Income: £19,714
Areas of Operation: Stockport
Status: Registered
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The Kingston University Of The Third Age

Education

Self help educational groups for retired persons

Latest Income: £19,383
Areas of Operation: Kingston Upon Thames
Status: Registered
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The University Of The Third Age Norwich

Economic and community development, Education

Provision of study and activity groups for people no longer in/retired from full time employment.

Latest Income: £19,342
Areas of Operation: Norfolk
Status: Registered
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University Of The Third Age - Reading

Associations, Education, Social welfare

EDUCATION & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THOSE PERSONS RETIRED OR IN SEMI-RETIREMENT IN AND AROUND READING

Latest Income: £18,908
Areas of Operation: Reading
Status: Registered
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Ross And District U3a

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

i) To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full-time gainful employment in Ross-On-Wye and its surrounding locality.ii) The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.

Latest Income: £18,787
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Brighouse Third Age Group

Beneficiary group, Education, Leisure

We aim to provide the means for local people over 50 yrs. to pursue their interest in structured groups. We rent appropriate space, provide equipment, produce a time-table and recruit class leaders in return for an annual membership fee and class fee, classes include sports, languages, arts, handicrafts, and games. We hold monthly forums with a speaker, monthly luncheon club & walking group.

Latest Income: £18,589
Areas of Operation: Bradford City
Status: Registered
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The Lichfield University Of The Third Age

Education, Leisure

Educational and leisure activities for retired people in Lichfield and district.

Latest Income: £18,451
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Cury Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure

At the village hall different organisations hold coffee mornings on a Wednesday when the Post Office is there. We also hold private parties, discos, Christmas parties for the children & OAP's, race nights, barbecues, quiz night, bingo, Mr & Mrs evening. Different organisations hold meetings there , eg WI, YFC,Cury Old Cornwall society Cury Hunt keep fit, Art classes U3A Line dancing & others.

Latest Income: £18,274
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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University Of The Third Age (south East London)

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

U3A (S.E. London) advances the education of older people no longer in employment in S.E. London. We provide recreational activities and facilities for these with the object of improving people's interest in, and enjoyment of life. We are a self-help group.

Latest Income: £18,220
Areas of Operation: Greenwich
Status: Registered
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Apperley Village Hall

Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure

Provide/maintain a facility for local activities: eg Clubs for Children/Young People:Recreational/Learning activities eg Art; Bowls, Dancing, Pilates, Sports U3A; Yoga, others:Entertainments & parties:Social - eg Senior Citizen's Luncheon Clubs:Used by Groups - eg Apperley Cricket Club; Deerhurst & Apperley School PTFA; Apperley AFCParish- Parish Council Meetings; Annual Parish Assembly

Latest Income: £18,162
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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Torridge U3a

Education, Leisure

Education and Learning. Sport , leisure activities

Latest Income: £17,433
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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University Of The Third Age Cirencester Branch

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

Provides educational support for older people no longer in full time employment in the Cirencester area.

Latest Income: £16,372
Areas of Operation: Gloucestershire
Status: Registered
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The Swansea University Of The Third Age

Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education

The charity encourages older people of all backgrounds no longer in full-time employment to engage in educational/cultural activities. They are helped to use their skills to teach and learn on an affordable basis within a wide selection of groups. The U3A seeks to demonstrate their continuing contributions to the community as a whole and to project a positive image of their place in society.

Latest Income: £16,126
Areas of Operation: City Of Swansea
Status: Registered
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Chorley And District Local U3a

Beneficiary group, Education

The advancement of education and in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.

Latest Income: £16,000
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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Standon Village Hall

Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Religion

We provide a venue for local groups to meet e.g. Brownies, Rainbows, Yoga Classes, Drama Club, U3A, church groups, Morris Men, Embroidery Group, Fitness classes etc.

Latest Income: £15,689
Areas of Operation: Hertfordshire
Status: Registered
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Oxford U3a

Education

ADULT LIFE-LONG LEARNING

Latest Income: £15,254
Areas of Operation: Oxfordshire
Status: Registered
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Camelot Area U3a

Arts, Education, Heritage, Leisure

Art; Bridge;Calligraphy; Craft; Creative Writing; Computing; History; French; Looking at Art; Literature; Mah Jong; Nature Walks; Piano Playing; Poetry; Rambling; Reading; Recorder; Scrabble; Looking At Art; Travel; Digital Photography; Wine Appreciation; Gardening; Early Dance.

Latest Income: £14,987
Areas of Operation: Somerset
Status: Registered
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The Sutton Coldfield U3a

Education

EDUCATION FOR RETIRED PEOPLE.

Latest Income: £14,846
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Burraton Community Centre

Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, Leisure

The hall is used for various clubs and organisations within the Borough of Saltash to carry out their activities; ie Age Concern, Karate, Barber Shop Choirs,Community players,U3A, Keep Fit, Educational purposes, private use (parties), health and education, Concerts, shows, crafts

Latest Income: £14,116
Areas of Operation: Cornwall
Status: Registered
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Wyke Regis Community And Sports Association

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Leisure

We hire our halls for a variety of uses which benefit the local community, including Brownies, U3A table tennis, bingo, Weenies Toddler group, C'siders table tennis, youth activities, Slimming World, Weymouth Warlords Wargaming, Trainmaster and more. Local people can hire the rooms for one-off events and we actively promote community involvement in our planning and activities.

Latest Income: £13,326
Areas of Operation: Dorset
Status: Registered
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Lytham St Annes University Of The Third Age

Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

To promote education, cultural and leisure experiences and events for people who are no longer in full time employment in Lytham St. Anne's and its surrounding locality.

Latest Income: £13,192
Areas of Operation: Lancashire
Status: Registered
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College Of The Third Age (newcastle)

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure

A. To advance the education of the public in particular the education of people aged 50+ who are not in full time employment in the Newcastle Under Lyme & surrounding area. B. To improve the conditions of life for the over 50's in the above area in the interests of their social welfare by providing facilities for leisure & recreational activities.

Latest Income: £13,081
Areas of Operation: Staffordshire
Status: Registered
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Basildon & Billericay U3a

Economic and community development, Education

We are an autonomous self-help learning organisation run by the voluntary efforts of our members. Our members come together to share and pursue learning and related social activies, and are in their third age, the period in life when, after childhood, full-time employment and parental responsibilities, time can be found for personal interests and creativity.

Latest Income: £13,067
Areas of Operation: Essex
Status: Registered
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Salisbury And District U3a

Education

Monthly meetings and lectures/talksMiscellany of short courses available organised by membersOutings

Latest Income: £13,063
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many university-of-the-third-age education charities are there in the UK?

There are 176 registered university-of-the-third-age education charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the university-of-the-third-age education charities by income?

United Learning LTD is the largest by latest reported annual income (£790.0m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of university-of-the-third-age education charities?

University-of-the-third-age education charities reported a combined annual income of £19.7bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for university-of-the-third-age education charities?

Across all university-of-the-third-age education charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 91.7%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of university-of-the-third-age education charities?

University-of-the-third-age education charities have an average annual income of £996k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.