01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC020301
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 51-100 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- EH10 4NR
OSCR note: Former name Edinburgh University of the Third Age until 09/02/26
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We hold informative talks from members and non-members. we help arrange the formation of groups of members with leaders (who do not need to be experts in the group activities) and, where needed, we will provide grants to assist groups. We also have a dedicated website which provides a lot of useful information to our members to help them participate in our activities.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Older People
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
the advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £50,181 | £52,163 | 0 | 21 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £44,980 | £48,080 | 0 | 22 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £38,634 | £82,822 | 0 | 7 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £75,429 | £36,526 | 0 | 6 June 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £32,994 | £24,422 | 0 | 12 November 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 6 Merchiston Place, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://edinburgh.u3asite.uk/
- Parent charity
- The Third Age Trust · 288007
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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