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the university of the third age in harpenden

The charity supports elderly people. The University Of The Third Age In Harpenden is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in Harpenden and operates in Hertfordshire.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Activities & Mission

Harpenden 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.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,075
Latest Expenditure
£7,609

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.2%
Expenditure as % of income