01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC037928
- 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
- FK8 2QY
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 20 June 2014 as a result of a change to SCIO application by Forth Valley University of the 3rd Age SC037928, which was an unincorporated association registered as a charity since 12/03/2007
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Forth Valley u3a is for people who want to keep active in mind and body, enjoy socialising, and are no longer in full time employment. FVu3a have members who draw upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other but there are no qualifications to pass – it is just for pleasure. Learning is its own reward. Our members may join any of the over 70 interest groups, start a new group, attend monthly events such as meetings with an invited speaker, the occasional lunch and quiz along with a variety of cultural and social events throughout the year.
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 2026 | £0 | £0 | 0 | Not supplied |
| 31 March 2025 | £27,716 | £22,696 | 0 | 28 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £22,408 | £21,572 | 0 | 26 June 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £18,514 | £18,075 | 0 | 13 June 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £9,584 | £9,541 | 0 | 15 September 2022 |
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
- 7 Queens Road, Stirling
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://forthvalley.u3asite.uk/
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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