It's easy to join the u3a. You fill in a form, hand it in, pay a subscription and are given a membership number
From 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026 membership is £10
Click on the Blue Button Link to download a Membership Application Form
- Click on the printer symbol top right to print it
- Use the notes on page 2 of the form to help you to fill it in
- Scan the completed form, or take a picture of it with a phone
- Attach it to an email and send to MemberStHu3a@btinternet.com OR
- Bring it to a drop-in meeting or a general meeting OR
- Post it to theMembership Secretary -see page 2 of the form
Full details of payment methods are on page 2 of the form
PLEASE NOTE -There is no facility to send attachments on the website. Please copy and paste the email address above into your email client.
Blank forms can be obtained at the General Meetings and Drop-ins. If you are unable to attend these please phone our Welcome Team on 07415 478777 who will be happy to help.
About your Membership
Membership is available to anyone who is no longer in full time employment
Members can join any St Helens u3a groups, attend monthly general meetings and drop-ins.
From 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026 membership is discounted to £10, (membership is normally £15 per year).
You also pay subs, usually £2 or £3, each time you attend a group meeting
Each group decides how to organise and pay for refreshments
Most groups provide materials free of charge, at least for your first few visits
You can attend a total of 2 group meetings to try them out before becoming a member – group subs are payable
If a group is full contact the group leader to go onto the waiting list
Membership runs for one year from the date of joining. There is no refund for early termination
Find out More
The St Helens u3a website and weekly eNews help keep members aware of local events
National u3a websites tell you about national courses, events, podcasts and developments within the u3a…Use the Information tab to find out more
£4 from the £15 fee goes to the Third Age Trust for national benefits including liability insurance
If you have any questions about joining please phone our St Helens u3a Welcome Team on 07415 478777 or contact Membership.
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer and pay more Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in one tax year, St Helens u3a can reclaim tax equal to 25% of your subscription at no cost to you.
Further details are on the Membership form.
Gift Aid really helps to keep your subscription as low as possible.