What is the u3a?
u3a is a UK-wide movement of locally-run interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun. Members explore new ideas, skills and activities together.
There are over 1,000 u3as with around 400,000 members. Membership is open to anyone not in full-time work and costs only a modest annual fee.
u3a has 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.
It's all voluntary; a typical u3a will be home to many activity groups covering hundreds of different subjects - from art to zoology and everything in between.
For the u3a's full Vision, Mission and Principles, the link below details them as a PDF.
u3a members must:
- Abide by the Principles of the u3a movement
- Always act in the best interests of the u3a & never do anything to bring the u3a into disrepute
- Abide by the terms and conditions of the constitution
- Treat fellow members with respect and courtesy at all times
- Comply with and support the decisions of the elected committee
- Advise the committee of any change in your personal details
- Abide by the Member Code of Conduct
Bradford on Avon & District u3a Data Handling
Bradford on Avon & District u3a processes member information so that we can keep you informed about events, groups and activities as part of your membership.
In processing your information Bradford on Avon & District u3a will:
- Store it securely
- Use it to communicate with you as a u3a member
- Share your information with group leaders for those groups you join
- Share your name and address with the company who oversee the distribution of the magazine “u3a matters”
- Send you general information about the Third Age Trust*
*The Third Age Trust is the national office to which all u3as are affiliated.
You may request that your data is not used for any of the above purposes by contacting our Membership Secretary
Badford on Avon & District u3A Downloadable Documents
BoA & District u3a Constitution (PDF)
Data Protection Policy (PDF)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy (PDF)
Safeguarding Policy and Procedures (PDF)
Trustee Code of Conduct (PDF)
Complaints Procedure (PDF)
Disciplinary Procedure (PDF)
Insurance Cover Note 2026 (PDF)
Financial Policy (PDF)
Member Code of Conduct (PDF)
Handbook for Group Coordinators (PDF)
Beacon Guide for Group Coordinators (PDF)
Incident Report Form (PDF) & Incident Report Form (Word)
Day Trip Risk Assessment Checklist (PDF)
Home-based Risk Assessment Checklist (PDF)
Outdoor Sport Risk Assessment Checklist (PDF)
Personal Member Risk Assessment Checklist (PDF)
BoA u3a Role Descriptions
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