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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£6.0K
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Spending
£6.3K
Public benefits
The Public Benefit from our first purpose is that our members in their Third Age will lead better educated, trained, informed, fulfilled, and longer healthier lives of higher quality. The Public Benefit from our second purpose is improved general health and hence reduction in demand on public health services. Other beneficial aspects include team
building, the stimulation of competition and social interaction These benefits are evidenced from participant feedback and surveys which have shown that engagement in U3A activities have been a lifeline, especially to those who live alone or have suffered a close bereavement. Feedback indicates improvements in brain function, cognitive ability, communication skills and a deeper understanding of environmental and technological developments. Evidence to demonstrate this Benefit is that there are now over 320,000+ members of 915 similarly constituted U3As across the United Kingdom. Most of these are or will soon become separately registered charities. The beneficiaries are the public who live in Holywood County Down and surrounding districts, and have ceased full-time employment. Some individuals and organisations may gain a private benefit from our activities, as fees and expenses incurred to educate our members and to rent accommodation for our meetings. We will ensure this is minimised and is entirely incidental in achieving the purposes of our U3A.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
We have a monthly general meeting consisting of : A speaker educating the general membership about a broad range of topics, including history, personal achievements, culture and the arts. Advice to members of up-coming events for our specialist U3A groups Advice to members of up-coming events in the local community and with others U3As All other
general business of the U3A. We arrange specialist U3A group activities consisting of: Educational “classes “ where members and/or external speakers exchange their knowledge and experience to inform the group’s members. Outings to specifically arranged places of interest such as private gardens (for gardening enthusiasts) or public parks (for walkers). Outings to public events, to enjoy with others: The Theatre, Cinema, Concerts, Exhibitions, Community Events, and Art Galleries.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Older people
How the charity works
- Arts
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Heritage/historical
- Sport/recreation
