The Third Age Trust has developed workshops in partnership with u3a members to provide support, information and advice for all u3a members. The workshops are delivered online using Zoom by Trust volunteers who bring their experience as Trustees, u3a Chairs and Committee members.
All u3a members are welcome to attend these workshops which are informal and informative and provide a great opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and share best practice with u3a members across the UK. If you are curious to learn and would like to join us at an upcoming workshop, please book your place using the links below.
u3as, networks and regions are also able to request specific workshops, if this is something you are interested in for your Region, network or u3a, please read the information at the end of this page to find out more. Additional information and support for your u3a can also be found on the Advice and Guidance webpage.

Our Workshops
Recruiting and Valuing Volunteers
What does it cover? Recruiting, retaining, supporting and valuing volunteers across your u3a.
Date of next session:
- Monday 17 March 10.00-12.15 Book Now
“This was a well-run workshop, a lot to take away and review with my committee. Thank you!”
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Coffee Morning
What does it cover? A coffee morning hosted by the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee for u3a members to share experiences, raise awareness and help everyone increase their knowledge and understanding.
Date of next session(s):
- Wednesday 19 March 10.00-11:30 Book Now
"Very interesting and inspiring session"
Keeping it Legal
What does it cover? Information about the key areas all u3as need to be aware of and understand - insurance, data protection, equality and inclusion and safeguarding. Looking at practical steps to ensure compliance and where further information and support is available.
Date of next session:
- Wednesday 26 March 10.00-12.30 Book Now
“The workshop was comprehensive and very well delivered, with clear information, making it easily understood.”
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
What does it cover? An introduction to supporting u3a to enact their legal responsibilities. If you are in Northern Ireland please complete the form below to request a workshop that covers NI legislation.
Date of next session:
- Friday 16 May 10.00-12.30 Book Now
"I have greater awareness of challenges other u3as are addressing both similar & different to our own."
"The framework provided by the EDI committee for assessing & improving our practice is helpful.”
Running your u3a - Information for Trustees
What does it cover? Information to help you understand your role and responsibilities as a Committee Member including the guiding principles of u3a, what makes good governance and where additional support and guidance is available.
Date of next session(s):
- Monday 14 April 10.00-12.15 Book Now
“A very comprehensive, useful, and enjoyable workshop.”
Growth Matters
What does it cover? Ideas and information to help you grow your u3a, the benefits of this including having a bigger pool of volunteers, more interest groups and ensuring your u3a continues to thrive. It also looks at some of the challenges and how these can be overcome.
Date of next session(s):
- Monday 28 April 10.00-12.15 Book Now
“I found it interesting, informative and thought provoking - it was very useful to hear other participants’ experience & suggestions.”
Workshop support
If you require help with Zoom prior to attending a workshop, any additional support, or if there isn’t a workshop date listed for one you would like to attend please email
Workshop requests
We can arrange to run online workshops for groups of u3as, networks and Regions. If this is something you would like to request, please click on the buton below and complete the form.