University of the Third Age ED109¶
University of the Third Age is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Education category.
877 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.43% of all charities.
Keywords to find charities¶
UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.
The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:
\b(U\.?3\.?A|third age)\b
Distribution by size of charity¶
| Income band | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10k | 250 | 0.35% |
| £10k - £100k | 564 | 0.80% |
| £100k - £250k | 30 | 0.13% |
| £250k - £500k | 7 | 0.06% |
| £500k - £1m | 0 | 0.00% |
| £1m - £10m | 1 | 0.01% |
| Over £10m | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 852 | 0.44% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 832 | 0.48% |
| ccni | 25 | 0.36% |
| oscr | 20 | 0.08% |
| Total | 877 | 0.43% |
Ten largest charities (by income)¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| THE THIRD AGE TRUST [Charity number: 288007] The Third Age Trust is the national representative body for the u3a movement in the UK providing a wide range of support services to existing u3as. In addition it helps to develop new u3as and to raise the profile and increase awareness of the u3a movement throughout the UK. |
£3,474,332 |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE IN CAMBRIDGE (CIO) [Charity number: 1180769] Provides educational and social activities to those no longer in full-time employment. |
£494,364 |
| GREAT BADDOW MILLENNIUM COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUST [Charity number: 1200755] Our Trust provides social, sporting and other activity facilities and fund raising opportunities to a wide range of local clubs. Our operating hub is the Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre situated on our local recreation ground. The Trust is home and headquarters to football, cricket, keep fit clubs and our local u3a organisation. Also hosted are choirs, bridge, crib, yoga zumba, darts, bin |
£459,385 |
| THE QUAY THEATRE AT SUDBURY [Charity number: 1099868] PROVISION OF THEATRE FACILITIES FOR ART & DRAMA EVENTS USING BOTH PROFESSIONAL COMPANIES AND LOCAL DRAMA CLUBS. SCREENING OF FILMS ETC. PROVISON OF DRAMA CLASSES AND SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR USE OF LOCAL CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS COVERING VARIOUS EVENTS FROM DANCE CLASSES, PILATES, U3A ACTIVITIES AND REHEARSAL SPACE FOR LOCAL DRAMA SOCIETY. BAR & REFRESHMENTS |
£389,392 |
| BEAUFORT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 800843] GENERAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PRE-SCHOOL; AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS; ALL DAY CARE FACILITIES, BINGO, KARATE, TAI CHI, BALLROOM, LATIN, DISCO DANCING, BALLET & TAP DANCING, VARIOUS KEEP FIT CLASSES, SLIMMING CLASSES, UNIVERSITY OF THIRD AGE GROUP PLUS MANY MORE. |
£363,839 |
| SHOREHAM COMMUNITY TRUST LIMITED [Charity number: 1070530] We hire rooms for all kinds of uses: Adult Education, U3A, exercise classes, art & theatre classes as well as yoga, karate, pilates, weight watchers, blood donations, childrens activities, parties, wedding receptions etc. We also have monthly and ad hoc dances. weekly markets & monthly Art & Craft Fairs. |
£298,614 |
| SOUTHPORT U3A [Charity number: 1164448] The charitable purpose of the u3a is the advancement of education and, in particular,the education of older people and those who have retired from full time work, by all means' including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development |
£265,289 |
| U3A Foyle [Charity number: NI100018] U3A Foyle is a self-help organisation for retired people. We provide a full Active Ageing programme of educational courses, recreational and sporting activities and social events which aim to keep men and women healthy, active, involved and included in their later years. The Active Ageing & Living programme is offered throughout the year, Monday to Friday. Our ethos is based on the delivery of shared and peer learning. We have high participation levels with over 700 members partaking in over 75 different classes, courses and activities. Members play the major role in administration and operation of the organisation with over 100 volunteers serving on the Board, various committees and hosting the roles necessary to deliver the programme effectively. Members hail from a variety of social, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. We continue to reach out to older people in all parts of the community and environs who are isolated and disadvantaged to include them in activities whilst enhancing their overall mental health and well being. The planning and delivery of the programmes is member-led ensuring all activities are relevant and pertinent to the group. Our mission is to provide a programme of educational, recreational, and social activities in a safe and friendly environment to enable men and women to enjoy active living in their later years. |
£256,086 |
| THE THIRD AGE PROJECT [Charity number: 1108521] The objects of the Charity is to provide social welfare, education and leisure services particularly for adults over 50 years of age living in the West Euston Area of the London Borough of Camden.The Trustees carry out the objects of the Charity through the provision of a wide range of support services and activities to improve the conditions of life of older people. |
£209,754 |
| CHESHUNT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE [Charity number: 1150779] Within Cheshunt & it's surroundings the advancement of education & in particular that of older people retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning & development.The provision of facilities for leisure time & recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interest of their social welfare. |
£182,742 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| LYONSHALL MEMORIAL HALL [Charity number: 520971] Bridge Club, Upholstery Classes, Parents & Tots, Coffee Mornings, Parish Council Meetings, PCC Meetings, U3A meetings, Pilates, Gardening Club, Pop-up-Pub, Children's Parties, Wedding Receptions, Funeral Teas, Harvest Lunch, Training facility and any other facilities required by the residents of Lyonshall and surrounding villages. |
£11,709 |
| THE ROTHERHAM U3A [Charity number: 1103937] The provision of learning and leisure activities for persons in the Rotherham area, who are no longer in full time gainful employment, (predominantly middle age and older age people), in the interests of advancing their social welfare and well being |
£28,694 |
| BUSHEY AND DISTRICT U3A [Charity number: 1109042] (i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Bushey, Hertfordshire and its surrounding locality,(ii) to provide facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare, |
£29,685 |
| SEAHAM & DISTRICT U3A [Charity number: 1214846] We provide a framework for people in their third age to participate in a wide range of educational and social activities such as: 1. Monthly meetings where members listen to talks on a variety of subjects. 2. Interest groups on specific topics that meet on a regular basis for members to share their knowledge and expertise with others in the group. |
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| UPTON AND LYTCHETT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE [Charity number: 1214239] The u3a is a member led charity that is focused on participative learning. Most of the educational activities are run in small groups and are run by members for the members. the structure and content includes seminars, workshops, discussion groups, speaker meetings and activity groups. |
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| CROUCH VALLEY UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE [Charity number: 1180675] The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conductive to learning and personal development. |
£7,906 |
| OVERTON AND DISTRICT U3A [Charity number: 1219004] To bring older adults together to learn new skills, pursue hobbies, and make friends in a relaxed, friendly environment |
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| Haverhill and District u3a [Charity number: 1171427] U3A is a group that provide various activities and learning opportunities for the retired and semi-retired |
£12,688 |
| DOWNHAM MARKET & DISTRICT U3A [Charity number: 1144743] to provide educational opportunites for the retired and semi retired through the organisation and delivery of self help groups |
£14,285 |
| WETHERBY & DISTRICT U3A [Charity number: 1143289] THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE EDUCATION OF OLDER PEOPLE AND THOSE WHO ARE RETIRED FROM FULL TIME WORK BY ALL MEANS, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCIVE TO LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT. |
£48,401 |
