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The U3A in Britain

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 The first British U3As were formed in 1982, under the aegis of The Third Age Trust (T.A.T.) which became an associate member of A.I.U.T.A.  There are now more than 850 Universities of the Third Age in the UK, with over 250,000 individual members. National membership has grown by 28%  in the last 2 years making the U3A one of Britain’s fastest growing organisations.

  • All are voluntary self-help organisations, affiliated to the Third Age Trust (Reg. Charity No. 288007), the national parent body.
  • All are fully autonomous with members organising their own activities and making their own decisions through elected committees. 
  • They are self-financing on a non-profit making basis, with no political or religious influences or allegiances, and develop according to the wishes, needs and resources of their local areas. 
  • No qualifications are necessary to join - and none are given. 
  • Membership is open to individuals who are no longer in full-time paid employment. 
  • The administrative and study group activities in each U3A are carried out on a purely voluntary and unpaid basis. Committee members who are responsible for the management of the U3A, are also volunteers who offer themselves for annual election by their fellow members.
  • The U3A experience is also available to those who are isolated in some way, through illness, location or any other reason through the Virtual U3A.   

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    • The U3A in Britain
    • The Third Age Trust
  • Members Area
    • Group Leaders
    • Newsline
    • Your Committee
    • Social & Trips Committee Members
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  • About Us
    • About Us
    • The Constitution
    • Our Policies
    • Committee >
      • Christmas 2018 Quiz
    • Annual General Meetings
  • Contact us
  • Guidance Notes & Forms
  • Groups
    • Groups
    • List of Groups
    • How to join a Group
    • Newly proposed groups
    • Starting a new group
    • Group Activities Timetables
    • A Guide to Ageing Well
  • Events & Social Activities
    • Events & Social Activities >
      • Social Events
    • U3A Calendar
    • Concert Coaches
    • Trips >
      • Guidance for trip organisers
      • Guidelines for Trippers doc
    • Holiday Travel >
      • Battlefield Tour
      • Hebridean Holiday May 2019
      • Northumbria May 2018
    • Social Committee
    • Trips Committee
  • Monthly Meetings
    • Monthly Meetings >
      • 3 Dec 2019 Meeting
      • 4 Dec 2018 Meeting
    • Speakers at monthly meetings
    • Guidance for welcomers
  • Beacon
  • IT Support Group
  • U3A Office
  • Equipment available for Group use
  • How to join
    • Application Form
  • Renew your Membership
  • Workshops
  • Adult Learning Courses
  • Links
  • Photos
  • Computer Training Manual
  • Site Map