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.
865 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 | 252 | 0.35% |
| £10k - £100k | 559 | 0.80% |
| £100k - £250k | 29 | 0.13% |
| £250k - £500k | 5 | 0.05% |
| £500k - £1m | 0 | 0.00% |
| £1m - £10m | 1 | 0.01% |
| Over £10m | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 846 | 0.44% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 820 | 0.48% |
| ccni | 25 | 0.35% |
| oscr | 20 | 0.08% |
| Total | 865 | 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. |
£459,532 |
| 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 |
| U3A IN LONDON [Charity number: 288434] Provision of educational and leisure activities for retired and semi-retired men and women. |
£245,000 |
| 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 |
£242,962 |
| 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. |
£211,036 |
| 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 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| University Of The Third Age - U3a (Arbroath) [Charity number: SC024663] 2.1 The objectives shall be to advance the education of the public and in particular mature adults residing in Arbroath and surrounding district and in furtherance thereof :- 2.2 To provide opportunities for leisure and recreational activities. 2.3 To encourage and assist in the formation and operation of U3A groups in Angus |
£2,764 |
| ST HELENS U3A [Charity number: 1145707] We have 43 interest groups including art languages history music poetry and science. Physical activities include badminton, walking dancing and tai chi. The organisation is run entirely by U3A members and the committee of trustees meets monthly. We have a monthly general meetings with a speaker and monthly coffee drop ins. We also organise social events for members. |
£67,788 |
| ORPINGTON U3A [Charity number: 1076544] Orpington U3A is a self-help, self-managed lifelong learning co-operative for older people no longer in full-time employment. Members share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups to pursue learning not for qualification but for fun. |
£24,608 |
| STOKE ON TRENT SOUTH U3A [Charity number: 1148741] 20 activity/interest groups ranging from table tennis and bowls to art, family history and theatre visits. Currently 410 members mainly from the Stoke on Trent area. |
£14,429 |
| MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE [Charity number: 1164177] We have a programme that is wide and varied provided by 29 interest groups. It ranges from history, classical music, antiques and collectibles, bowls, bridge, soft tennis, gardening, theatre visits, walking and wine appreciation, the latter activity boasts three separate groups which says as much about conviviality as oenology! We cater for 258 members. |
£25,268 |
| U3A YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER REGION [Charity number: 1211388] THE NETWORK'S OBJECT IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF OLDER PEOPLE AND THOSE RETIRED FROM FULL-TIME WORK, BY ALL MEANS, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCIVE TO WELLBEING, LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE NETWORK AREA. THIS WILL BE MAINLY UNDERTAKEN BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE U3AS IN THE NETWORK AREA AND TO THE THIRD AGE TRUST'S REGIONAL TRUSTEE. |
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| SOUTH MOLTON UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE [Charity number: 1030012] Meetings to carry out informal learning activities e.g. local history Art History also Physical activities e.g. Walking Croquet and social contacts e.g. monthly Coffee Mornings with Speaker And Sunday Lunch goup. We also arrange trips to the theatre and gardens. |
£6,033 |
| HILLINGDON UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) [Charity number: 1086758] See Annual Report |
£39,481 |
| ROSS AND DISTRICT U3A [Charity number: 1022620] i) To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full-time gainful employment in Ross-On-Wye and its surrounding locality.ii) The provision of 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. |
£14,095 |
| SHREWSBURY U3A [Charity number: 1148657] Shrewsbury U3A has self organised interest groups for people not in full time gainful employment who are in their Third Age. This being the period of time after the second age of full time employment and/or parental responsibility. |
£36,285 |
