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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£46.6K
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Spending
£41.0K
Public benefits
The direct benefits which flow from our purpose are: a) Enhanced awareness of physical, intellectual and cultural issues. b) Improved sense of personal value, esteem and self-worth. c) Opportunities for continued learning and the pursuit of learning for fun. The Charity's beneficiaries are middle-aged and elderly people who are no longer in
full-time paid employment. The only private benefit flowing from our purpose is: a) The payment of fees and incidental expenses for hiring accommodation to hold meetings and events. The benefits are evidenced through: a) The number of members attending general meetings, specific subject seminars, special interest group meetings (monthly, fortnightly and weekly), circulation of monthly newsletter (mail/email) and numbers participating in shared learning projects. b) The production and circulation of pamphlets, guidance notes, newsletters, general discussion documents and incidental relevant information. c) Leader/ Convenor meetings. (annual) d) Welcome meetings for new members. (biannual) e) Anecdotal discussion between Trustees and Members. The Trustees perceive NO HARM arising from our activities. b) The payment of speakers. These are incidental and necessary to achieve our purpose.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Belfast U3A provide a broad range of activities (more than 30) for our members. Examples of these are: Pilates, Walking, Military History, Art Appreciation, Craft, Bridge, Philosophy, Theatre/Concert outings and Discussion groups. Most of our activities are facilitated and taught by our own members.(volunteers). We also arrange a General
monthly meeting for all members to discuss activities/plans and to hear a stimulating Guest Speaker. These talks reflect our members' interests. For example: local history, personal achievements, Health Related topics as well as Cultural issues. On a regular basis we arrange specific outings to places of interest such as Museums and Galleries( for the Art lovers), and Private and Public Gardens ( for the Gardeners). Also Theatre and Cinema outings are arranged for concerts, films, drama etc. Members of our U3A also participate in Regional events such as Quizzes, Talks and Special Events. We provide each member with a Monthly Newsletter which outlines the following months activities.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
Who the charity helps
- General public
- Men
- Older people
- Women
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Arts
- Cultural
- Education/training
- Heritage/historical
- Sport/recreation
