University of the Third Age (Leeds U3A)

Organisation Aims and Activities: The University of the Third Age is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. It consists of local U3As all over the UK, which are charities in their own right and are run entirely by volunteers. Local U3As are learning cooperatives which draw upon the knowledge, experience and skills of their own members to organise and provide interest groups in accordance with the wishes of the membership. "The teachers learn and the learners teach." Between them U3As offer the chance to study over 300 different subjects in such fields as art, languages, music, history, life sciences, philosophy, computing, crafts, photography and walking.
Full Street Address: 33 Fieldhouse Close
Postcode: LS17 6HR
secretary@u3aleeds.com
Phone: 0113 307 4921
Areas covered: All Leeds, Morley North, Morley South
Client Group 1: Older People
Primary Service: Education / Training