u3a empowers people in later life to live healthier, more connected, and purposeful lives. Through its peer-led, volunteer driven model, u3a fosters lifelong learning, social connection, and active contribution, creating a vibrant community of shared curiosity and purpose.
We're one of the largest membership organisations in the UK with over 430,000 active members in over 1,000 u3as. Membership is open to everyone who has stepped away from full-time work; from employment, caring for others or raising a family.
Everything at u3a is powered by volunteers. As a volunteer movement, we all take it in turns to share our skills and knowledge with each other. This is learning with a difference. There are no teachers and students, no classes and no exams. We offer interest groups and activities; it is all done just for fun with lots of laughter along the way.
