# The Sherwood University of the Third Age

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1146932 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1146932)
- Website: https://sherwoodu3a-mansfieldwoodhouse.org.uk
- Latest income: £20.6k; spending £22.1k
- What it funds: Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation
- Who it helps: Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Nottinghamshire
- Other names: Sherwood U3a (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/sherwood-university-of-third-age

Providing educational and recreational activities for semi-retired and retired people in the Mansfield Woodhouse and surrounding area. Currently we have around 30 interest groups.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £20.6k | £22.1k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £24.8k | £21.2k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £10.6k | £7,304 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £15.6k | £14.7k | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £14.5k | £5,624 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i) To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of olderpeople no longer in full time gainful employment in mansfield woodhouse and itssurrounding locality.(ii) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with theobject of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests oftheir social welfare.

## What it funds

The Sherwood University of the Third Age is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment and recreation for older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year The Sherwood University of the Third Age reported income of £20.6k and spending of £22.1k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £70.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottinghamshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Sherwood University of the Third Age in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (sherwoodu3a-mansfieldwoodhouse.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Sherwood University of the Third Age open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Sherwood University of the Third Age is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Sherwood University of the Third Age fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Nottinghamshire.

### Does The Sherwood University of the Third Age give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Sherwood University of the Third Age makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Sherwood University of the Third Age give each year?

The register does not break out The Sherwood University of the Third Age's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £22.1k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £14.2k a year.

### How large is The Sherwood University of the Third Age?

In its latest reported year The Sherwood University of the Third Age reported income of £20.6k and spending of £22.1k.


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