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.
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The University Of The Third Age In Harpenden
Education, HeritageHarpenden u3a was established in 1982 and was the first of the many hundred of u3a's now established in the UK. It was formed so that retired or OAP's can continue their education. This is mainly achieved by attending lectures locally or elsewhere e.g. The Royal Institution or trips to museums and other places of culture or education.
Ponteland Leisure Learning (u3a)
Education, LeisureSelf motivated group learning.
Penmaenmawr And District U3a
Education, LeisureEducational, social and physical activities for retired and semi retired people.
Nottingham And District U3a
EducationNottingham U3A provides educational and social opportunities for its members who are people that have retired from full-time work.
University Of The Third Age - Southend Branch
Education, Leisurea. Education/trainingb. Arts/culture/heritage/sciencec. Amateur Sportd. Recreation
North Wilts U3a
Education, HeritageAbout 40 Interest groups (eg Art, Bridge, French, German, History etc...) which usually meet once or twice monthly. Also a general monthly branch meeting, with visiting speakers etc.
University Of The Third Age Stevenage
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationWe interest and stimulate people who have time on their hands through retirement, unemployment or diminishing family responsibilities. We have no permanent teachers or buildings, require no academic qualifications nor do we issue diplomas or degrees. We have term-time general meetings and special-interest groups. For the general meetings we use both our own members and outside speakers.
New Forest (waterside) University Of The Third Age
Associations, Education, Social welfareProvides educational classes, interest talks, outings and social activities for retired people.
Lincoln U3a
EducationVarious self-help educational activities.
University Of The Third Age,liverpool Branch
Economic and community development, Education, LeisureLiverpool U3A, a branch of the University of the Third Age, is a self-help co-operative learning charity for people no longer in full time employment, using the knowledge, experience and skills of its members to organise specialist educational, creative and leisure interest groups and monthly general meetings with guest speakers.
Eastbourne Central U3a
Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity exists to promote the advancement of education amongst middle-aged and older people in the Eastbourne area.
Banbury U3a
Beneficiary group, EducationSocial and intellectual activities for older people, including numerous specialist subject areas.
Launceston And District University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure1) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Launceston and its surrounding locality.2) 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.
South Molton University Of The Third Age
Arts, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureMeetings to carry out informal learning activities e.g. local history Art History also Physical activities e.g. Walking Croquet and social contacts e.g. monthly Coffee Mornings with Speaker And Sunday Lunch goup. We also arrange trips to the theatre and gardens.
Sedgwick Village Hall
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionFundraising-recent sale and coffee morning to complement grant from Big Lottery Fund for new furnitureStrawberry/Tea afternoon and History walkBrownies Guides and RainbowsCubs, Scouts, Beavers Art,history society,badminton,sedgwick parish council,crosscrake church,W.I, U3A, creative embroideryToddlers
Abergavenny Branch Of The U3a
Associations, Education, Social welfareThe charity is affiliated to the third age trust and provides facilities for: 1. Special interest groups to meet regularly in furtherance of their interest. 2. Visiting speakers on subjects of general interest and 3. Any connected social activities arising.
The Torbay U. 3. A.
Education, LeisureEducation / TrainingArts / CultureSport / Recreation
The Bexley University Of The Third Age
Economic and community development, EducationShared learning activities and interests for persons of above retirement age and no longer in gainful employment.
The University Of The Third Age (wirral)
Education, Social welfareEducation and companionship post retirement
Grimsby And Cleethorpes U3a
EducationMonthly meeting held on 1st Thursday of each month. Group activities weekly
University Of The Third Age In Coventry
Beneficiary group, EducationTo advance the education of middle aged and elderly people in Coventry and its surrounding locality.
Keighley U3a
EducationKEIGHLEY THIRD AGE GROUP IS PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE A NATIONAL BODY WHICH AIMS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RETIRED PEOPLE TO MEET AND SHARE THEIR INTERESTS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, EXTENDING THEIR MINDS AND UNDERSTANDING BY MUTUAL HELP AND STIMULATION.
Castle Point Jubilee Training And Welfare Centre Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Saving of livesProvide meeting facilities for the community including, St John Ambulance , Youth activities &U3A art group and indoor games.
Llanelli University Of The Third Age
Beneficiary group, Education, LeisureU3A IS A LEARNING CO-OPERATIVE OF OLDER PEOPLE WHICH ENABLES MEMBERS TO SHARE MANY EDUCATIONAL, CREATIVE & LEISURE ACTIVITIES. IT PROMOTES & FACILITATES LIFE-LONG LEARNING. U3A'S ARE DEMOCRATIC SELF FUNDED & SELF MANAGED ORGANISATIONS, THEY DRAW UPON THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS OF THEIR MEMBERS TO ORGANISE INTEREST GROUPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WISHES OF THE MEMBERSHIP.
Forest Of Dean University Of The Third Age (u3a)
EducationProvision of learning activities for persons aged over 55.
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.