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.
The u3a national body – the Third Age Trust - looks after all the u3as in the UK, providing educational and administrative support.
The Trust is overseen by a Board of Directors, to which any u3a member may be elected.