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Purbeck University Of The Third Age

Also known as: Purbeck U3a

Education and leisure activities for the retired over 50's

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Activities & Mission

Education and leisure activities for the retired over 50's

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
£17,509
Latest Expenditure
£16,353

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 93.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 93.4%
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
£17,509
£16,3530 / 60
2024
£15,645
£16,6240 / 45
2023
£12,082
£15,2480 / 45

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Purbeck University Of The Third Age

What does Purbeck University Of The Third Age do?

Education and leisure activities for the retired over 50's

How much income did Purbeck University Of The Third Age report in 2025?

Purbeck University Of The Third Age reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Purbeck University Of The Third Age registered as a charity?

Purbeck University Of The Third Age was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 1999 as charity number 1075342. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Purbeck University Of The Third Age?

Purbeck University Of The Third Age is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Purbeck University Of The Third Age operate?

Purbeck University Of The Third Age operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Purbeck University Of The Third Age a registered charity?

Yes — Purbeck University Of The Third Age is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075342.

Details

Address
Harmans Cross Village Hall
Haycrafts Lane
SWANAGE
Dorset
BH19 3EB
Registration Date
4 May 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3958390
Charity Number
1075342

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Trustees

Catherine Kerridge
Denise Fuller
Dr Anthony Kelpie
Mark Fielder
Poppy Holmes
Stephen Griffin
Vanessa Johnson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Purbeck U3a

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14 May 2026
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