This section of the website holds resources in the broadest terms shown in the dropdown subheadings. To access these, please use the subheadings or click on the page links below:
An Introduction to the Trust: An overview of the the Third Age Trust.
At the Network Meeting in April 2025, Sue Russell gave an overview of the Third Age Trust. The slides from the presentation are linked below in pdf format.
Trust Advice & Guidance for u3as: Log in to the u3a Trust website and use search for any of the documentation listed below: u3a trust website (opens in a new tab)
Access a curated library of downloadable documents to support your U3A’s operations—from committee procedures and finance templates to safeguarding, insurance, and equality policies. Whether you're refining your constitution, planning a trip, or onboarding new trustees, the U3A Advice & Guidance section offers practical support and up-to-date resources at your fingertips.
Tailored Templates: From Data Protection to Constitutions, pre-filled samples make compliance easier than ever.
Event Safety Made Simple: Risk assessment checklists for day trips, workshops, online sessions, and venues.
Finance Confidence: Access guidance on banking, Gift Aid, grant applications, and downloadable finance policies.
Volunteer Engagement: Use the recruitment toolkit and member code of conduct to strengthen volunteer retention.
Governance Made Easy: Trustee responsibilities, AGM procedures, role descriptions, and codes of conduct—all at your fingertips.
Legal & Licensing: Stay compliant with copyright licensing and electrical safety guidance.
Growing Your U3A: Resources on social prescribing and partnerships can support expansion and sustainability.
Tailored Templates: From Data Protection to Constitutions, pre-filled samples make compliance easier than ever.
Event Safety Made Simple: Risk assessment checklists for day trips, workshops, online sessions, and venues.
Finance Confidence: Access guidance on banking, Gift Aid, grant applications, and downloadable finance policies.
Volunteer Engagement: Use the recruitment toolkit and member code of conduct to strengthen volunteer retention.
Governance Made Easy: Trustee responsibilities, AGM procedures, role descriptions, and codes of conduct—all at your fingertips.
Legal & Licensing: Stay compliant with copyright licensing and electrical safety guidance.
Growing Your U3A: Resources on social prescribing and partnerships can support expansion and sustainability.
Notts Network Policies and Documents
An archive of policy documents and other documents produced by the network team and associates.
Network
New u3as:
Committee Role descriptions