The Third Age Trust
Charitable company · registered 1983
What the charity does
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.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £3,474,332 | £3,402,342 |
| 31 March 2024 | £3,268,400 | £3,182,653 |
| 31 March 2023 | £2,974,564 | £2,870,790 |
| 31 March 2022 | £2,897,877 | £2,597,121 |
| 31 March 2021 | £3,033,965 | £2,742,809 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 288007
- Company number
- 01759471
- Registered
- 14 November 1983
- Latest income
- £3,474,332 (year to 31 March 2025)
- Latest spending
- £3,402,342
- Volunteers
- 354
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Not registered
Contact
- Address
- Unit 104, The Foundry Business Centre, 156 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8EN
- Phone
- 02084666139
- Website
- u3a.org.uk
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 288007.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
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
Area of benefit: Not Defined
Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 6TH OCTOBER 1983 AMENDED 6TH JUNE 1989.AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 15 SEP 2013AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 31 MAR 2018AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 10 DEC 2020 as amended on 06 Oct 2022
Other names
- The University of the Third Age · working name
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of The Third Age Trust?
The Third Age Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 288007 and is also a company (number 01759471).
How much income does The Third Age Trust have?
In the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity had an income of £3,474,332 and spent £3,402,342.