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The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age

Also known as: Carlisle & District U3a, Carlisle and District U3a

Carlisle & District U3A organises, promotes and provides lifelong learning opportunities for its members, and is for anyone, immaterial of age, who is no longer in full-time employment. The U3A operates within about a 15 mile radius of Carlisle. The U3A is an unincorporated member of the Third Age Trust.

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Activities & Mission

Carlisle & District U3A organises, promotes and provides lifelong learning opportunities for its members, and is for anyone, immaterial of age, who is no longer in full-time employment. The U3A operates within about a 15 mile radius of Carlisle. The U3A is an unincorporated member of the Third Age Trust.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,028
Latest Expenditure
£10,793

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.9%
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
£11,028
£10,7930 / 0
2024
£10,013
£9,9210 / 0
2023
£10,495
£10,6990 / 0
2022
£16,440
£14,6930 / 0
2021
£13,410
£13,8440 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age

What does The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age do?

Carlisle & District U3A organises, promotes and provides lifelong learning opportunities for its members, and is for anyone, immaterial of age, who is no longer in full-time employment. The U3A operates within about a 15 mile radius of Carlisle. The U3A is an unincorporated member of the Third Age Trust.

How much income did The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age report in 2025?

The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age registered as a charity?

The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 1999 as charity number 1073444. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age?

The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Hilary Farrer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age operate?

The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age a registered charity?

Yes — The Carlisle & District University Of The Third Age is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073444.

Details

Address
Chestnut Cottage
Station Road
Cumwhinton
CARLISLE
CA4 8DJ
Registration Date
21 January 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3957110
Charity Number
1073444

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Trustees

Hilary Farrer Chair
Andrew Trappe
Gillian Bamford
gillian Birks
JANET DUTTON
Keith Harkness
Pat Harkness
Steven Gibson

Also Known As

  • Carlisle & District U3a
  • Carlisle and District U3a

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