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Info for new u3a Trustees

If you've recently joined (or re-joined) your committe and are a new Trustee - Welcome!

We've pulled together some links to key areas of the u3a website that will provide you with information about being a trustee and the support The Trust offers. If you have any questions, you can call the u3a office on 020 8466 6139 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Workshops

The Trust runs a series of online workshops most of which are aimed at Committee members. Full details on the topics covered, with available dates and how to book, can be found on the workshops page.

Topics include:

  • Running your u3a -Information for Trustees
  • Keeping it Legal
  • Finance Matters
  • Recruiting and Valuing Volunteers
  • Interest groups Matter
  • Growth Matters

Advice and Information

There is a wealth of support for you, from your fellow current and previous committee members, your Regional Trustee, and The Trust. This includes:

  • The Trustee Responsibilities document which provides an overview of your role as a trustee
  • The Trustee induction document. This provides an outline of what details and information should be shared with you, or you should be made aware of, when you start your role.

Learning

The Trust runs a number of different online learning events and initiatives which are open to all u3a members. Information about all of these are available in the learning section of this website and include:

National Newsletter

If you haven't already, please sign up to receive the u3a National Newsletter - our monthly email keeping you up to date on what is happening across the movement.

If you're new to u3a, you can read our newsletter archive to get a flavour of u3a activities in the last few months.

Thank you for taking on your role to support and run your local u3a – we couldn’t do it without volunteers from across the UK who generously give their time, skills and expertise.

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