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The Erne University of the Third Age

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  • Charity no. 105152
  • Date registered. 18/08/2016

Public benefits

What are the direct benefits flowing from your organisation's purposes? The benefit to members includes educating their minds by participation in the various courses and classes. Active participation and input is at the heart of the Erne University of the Third Age. How can the benefits identified above be demonstrated? Members have a direct

input into the development of programs and activities through our A.G.M. and our monthly meetings. We get feedback from the different course animators at each of our monthly meetings on the activities including feedback from the members. Is there any harm arising from any of the purposes? No Who are the charity's beneficiaries? Members Is there any private benefit flowing from any of the purposes? Is it incidental and necessary? No

What your organisation does

Erne University of the Third Age advances education by focusing on the delivery of classes and courses through the medium of community education and lifelong learning. In relation to the public benefit – our focus is on the needs of people over the age of 50 who are retired and / or unemployed. Examples of the activities which we undertake

include: • ICT • Storytelling / Drama • Outdoor recreation and study visits • Personal Development Courses • Language classes • Singing Group No member of the Erne University of the Third Age benefits financially from organising or managing the courses / classes / activities. The Erne University of the Third Age is active in encouraging people who meet our criteria for membership, in getting involved in the group. We currently have 192 members from across the District Council area. Members have a direct input into the development of programs and activities through our A.G.M. and our monthly meetings. The benefit to members includes educating their minds by participation in the various courses and classes. We get feedback from the different course animators at each of our monthly meetings on the activities including feedback from the members. Active participation and input is at the heart of the Erne University of the Third Age.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training
  • Older people
  • Voluntary and community sector

How the charity works

  • Cross-border/cross-community
  • Cultural
  • Education/training

Charitable purposes

The objects of The Erne U3A are to advance the interests, educational & leisure pursuits of the public, and, in particular, the middle-aged and older people in the Fermanagh and surrounding areas who are not in gainful employment.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 12 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Trustee board

  • Mrs Lorna Dane
  • Mrs Edna Topping
  • Mrs Ena Browne
  • Mrs Kathleen Young
  • Mrs Shirley Daubeney
  • Mrs Marie Kelly
  • Mrs Moira Tapster
  • Mrs Diane Jardel
  • Ethel Johnston
  • Miss Patricia Donnelly
  • Mrs Franchea Treacy
  • Mrs Ita Vesey

Contact details

Public Address

Mrs Ena Browne, 72 Lisnagole Road, Lisdearny, Maguiresbridge, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT94 4RJ

List of regions

  • Fermanagh And Omagh District Council

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