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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£44.9K
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Spending
£47.5K
Public benefits
The benefits that flow from the advancement of education include the mental stimulation from the learning process and the social interaction gained, which contribute to the overall mental well being of older people. These benefits are evidenced from participant feedback and surveys which have shown that engagement in U3A activities have been a
lifeline for members no longer in full time employment and particularly following a close bereavement. Involvement in learning by older people has also the wider benefit of exhibiting their capabilities and their value to society. The benefits that flow from the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities and the engagement of older people in these activities has been shown through research to have beneficial effects on their overall health and general well being. As a result potential pressures on public health services for this age group are reduced. There are no harmful benefits. North Down and Ards U3A’s membership is open to all middle aged and older people no longer in full time employment in North Down and Ards Council areas and who wish to participate in the activities . Members are encouraged to actively get involved in the running of these activities and in the running of the organisation.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
North and Ards U3A is a self-help organisation with the aim to encourage older people no longer in full time employment to help each other to share knowledge, skills, interests, and experience and it provides educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. In North Down & Ards U3A, there are over 1,300 members, who
participate in over 100 different activities in six broad categories : Arts and Craft, Cultural appreciation, Languages and Literature, Social Activities, Special interests such as mindfulness, health and well-being. North Down and Ards U3A draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of its own members to organize and provide these interest groups in line with the wishes of the members. The organization has in the region of 1,250 members including olunteers serving on the Management Committee, various sub committee and delivering the wide range of activities. The ethos is very much self help and the U3A approach to learning is that we teach and learn from each other.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Older people
How the charity works
- Education/training
- Heritage/historical
- Sport/recreation
