Sherborne U3a
Also known as: Sherborne Third Age Trust, Sherborne Third Age Trust U3a
Provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational facilities in order to improve life for middle aged and elderly people.
Activities & Mission
Provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational facilities in order to improve life for middle aged and elderly people.
Grants
Sherborne U3a is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £24,831
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £29,248 | £24,831 | 0 / 52 | |||
| 2024 | £22,786 | £27,703 | 0 / 65 | |||
| 2023 | £24,115 | £22,419 | 0 / 54 | |||
| 2022 | £17,670 | £21,482 | 0 / 56 | |||
| 2021 | £15,013 | £4,604 | 0 / 63 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sherborne U3a
What does Sherborne U3a do?
Provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational facilities in order to improve life for middle aged and elderly people.
How much income did Sherborne U3a report in 2025?
Sherborne U3a reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Sherborne U3a registered as a charity?
Sherborne U3a was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 2001 as charity number 1085915. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Sherborne U3a?
Sherborne U3a 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 Sherborne U3a operate?
Sherborne U3a operates across 3 areas: Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Is Sherborne U3a a registered charity?
Yes — Sherborne U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085915.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also Known As
- Sherborne Third Age Trust
- Sherborne Third Age Trust U3a
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated