Edinburgh u3a belongs to a large network of local u3as affiliated to an international u3a movement. You can find out about the national u3a in the UK at this link. We are also part of the u3a in Scotland network which hosts a number of online groups which you can reach at Online Across Scotland (you will leave the Edinburgh u3a website).
Committee Profiles
Find out about our new Chair, who started at the end of 2025 - Pauline Cox
To find out more about our committee roles please see here
Insurance
The Third Age Trust provides insurance which covers all affiliated u3a groups. A full description of the cover, including limits and exclusions, is provided on the Third Age Trust website. You will need to sign up to see these documents. The Insurance FAQs are particularly useful.
Group Leader Documents and Forms
| Essential information for Group Leaders | Guidance for Group Leaders |
| For members proposing to run or share the running of a New Group. | New Group Approval Form |
| Group Leaders to record the contact details of group members. | List of Members Form |
| Group Leaders to record attendance of members at meetings. | List of Members and Attendance Form |
| Group Leader to record the necessary permissions about storing and using members’ data. | Groups Leaders Data Protection Form |
| Checklist for Group Leaders using their own home. | Home Safety Checklist Form |
| Group Leader form for walking, active and exercise groups. | Disclaimer Form |
| Group Leader to submit to Group Coordinator in the event of an accident or incident. | Accident or Incident Report Form |
| Group Leader requesting expenses for items purchased for Eu3a as agreed by Committee. | Expenses Form |
| Group Leader Group funding application form | Group Funding Application Form |
Safeguarding & Complaints documents
| Eu3a Safeguarding Procedure - approved Sept 2024. Safeguarding issues can be reported to the Safeguarding Officer; Jane Garrett, by email at Safeguarding Officer. |
| Eu3a Complaints Procedure - approved September 2024. |
Committee Documents
| Monthly Committee Meetings Meeting Summaries SGM 21 January 2026 Special General Meeting draft resolution 21 January 2026 |
AGM Materials Trustee Report & Accounts to 31 March 2026 Annual General Meeting Minutes 19 November 2025 Trustee Report & Accounts to 31 March 2025 |
| Policies and Procedures Edinburgh u3a Constitution - last updated January 2026 |
| Edinburgh u3a Privacy Policy - adopted April 2025 Edinburgh u3a Code of Conduct - updated April 2025 Edinburgh u3a EDI Policy - updated December 2025 Edinburgh u3a Accessibility Policy - updated December 2025 Edinburgh u3a Trustees Right and Duties - updated April 2026 |
Page last updated on 9th October 2026