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West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a)

The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work.

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
£13,294
Latest Expenditure
£12,596

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.7%
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
£13,294
£12,5960 / 19
2024
£13,560
£12,5740 / 45
2023
£11,930
£9,5820 / 20

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Frequently asked questions about West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a)

What does West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a) do?

The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work.

How much income did West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a) report in 2025?

West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a) reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a) registered as a charity?

West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 2020 as charity number 1192380. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a)?

West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a) is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ann Hilary Furlong. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a) operate?

West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a) operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a) a registered charity?

Yes — West Pennine Villages University Of The Third Age (u3a) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192380.

Details

Address
Tonghyll
Bowden Avenue
Pleasington
BLACKBURN
BB2 5JJ
Registration Date
17 November 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5171349
Charity Number
1192380

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Trustees

Ann Hilary Furlong Chair
Alison Prior
Bronwen Myfanwy Hastings
Clive Alan Bass
Geoffrey John Tittensor
Also governs 1 other charity
Graham Green
Kay Louise Aldred
Lynn Marie Worden
Lynne Dawn Robinson
Maria Grazia Brooking
Michael Smith
Pamela Kirkham
Paul Sumpter Brooking
Steven David Perry

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