OSCR Scottish charity profile

University Of The Third Age - U3a (Arbroath)

ActiveCharity number SC024663
Registered2 April 1996
Main locationOutwith Scotland
Legal formUnincorporated association

01 Identity

Scottish charity record

Snapshot 25 August 2026
OSCR charity number
SC024663
Status
Active
Regulatory type
Standard
Designated religious body
No
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area
Volunteers
1-50 volunteers
Staff
0
Postcode
DD11 5JY

02 Purpose and work

What the charity exists to do

We provide opportunities for people over 50 who are retired or working part time, to participate in activities to expand themselves physically and intellectually. We provide classes for ukulele, line dancing, Spanish, Carpet bowling, book group, discussion group, gentle exercise and walking groups.

Charitable purposes

  • the advancement of education
  • the advancement of health
  • the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Beneficiaries

  • Older People

Activities

  • It carries out activities or services itself

Constitutional objectives

2.1 The objectives shall be to advance the education of the public and in particular mature adults residing in Arbroath and surrounding district and in furtherance thereof :- 2.2 To provide opportunities for leisure and recreational activities. 2.3 To encourage and assist in the formation and operation of U3A groups in Angus

03 Annual returns

Income and expenditure history

5 periods
Year endIncomeExpenditureStaffReturn received
30 June 2025£2,693£2,768025 March 2026
30 June 2024£2,764£2,625013 August 2024
30 June 2023£2,685£3,089013 October 2023
30 June 2022£1,078£1,653028 September 2022
30 June 2021£58£9301 December 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
45 Sheriff Stein Place , Arbroath, Angus
Website supplied to OSCR
Not supplied
Parent charity
The Third Age Trust

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05 Provenance

Source for this profile

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