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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£3.8K
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Spending
£3.5K
Public benefits
The direct benefits flowing from Sperrin U3A’s purposes of i. the advancement of education and ii. the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities include the enhancement of the lives of Sperrin U3A’s retired and semi retired members through shared learning opportunities and activities, the reduction of social isolation
through the widening of social contacts and an overall improvement in members’ physical and mental health. The benefits are demonstrated by regular feedback received from members and the numbers attending monthly meetings, interest groups and activities. They are also demonstrated by the active recruitment of new members by existing members, leading to a 65% increase in membership over 2 years. Other benefits are evidenced through the shared learning opportunities members participate in, keeping minds active and acquiring new knowledge and skills. Further benefits are demonstrated by the increase in the number of social outlets members engage with, the number of new friendships they form and the wider engagement they have with local and regional community and U3A networks. Members who experience social isolation and loneliness due to caring responsibilities, illness or bereavement report improvements in their health and well being and no longer feel as socially isolated and lonely on becoming members of Sperrin U3A. There is no perceived harm arising from the purposes of Sperrin U3A. The beneficiaries are older adults who are no longer in full time employment. There is not any private benefit flowing from any of Sperrin U3A’s purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Sperrin U3A’s membership is open to older adults who are retired or semi retired and are interested in getting together for the enjoyment and fun of learning with like minded individuals. No qualifications are sought or offered. The ethos is self help and the U3A approach to learning is that members teach and learn from each other. Members pursue
interests which are educational in the widest sense and include social and leisure pursuits. They share knowledge, skills, interests and experience and provide learning, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. Interest groups are formed and led by members. Groups include Conversational Spanish,Genealogy, Book Club, Walking and Bridge. They are reviewed regularly and new ones added as requested by members. Visits to places of interest, theatre, cinema, museums and social events for coffee and lunch are organised and there are monthly meetings with invited guest speakers. The running and organisation of all aspects of Sperrin U3A is carried out by its members on a completely voluntary basis. Information regarding local community events and within U3A (local,regional and national) is emailed to members and highlighted at monthly meetings.
... [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
- Community development
- Education/training
