The Third Age Trust provides guidance on outings and holidays. Based on that guidance, our policy is set out below.
The following outings and holidays are considered to be a u3a activity:
- Trips, for members only, that are less than 24 hours and do not include an overnight stay;
- Field trips and study tours, for members only, where the purpose is educational.
The scenarios above are covered by the standard Third Age Trust insurance but this does not include travel insurance. The responsibility for travel insurance (cancellation, medical cover etc) lies with the individual.
Where trips are arranged through a tour operator, payment must be made directly with the tour operator.
Holidays with no element of education or learning are not considered to be a u3a activity. Consequently, our u3a will not take a role in resolving any issues arising when a group of members opt to take a holiday together. Any advertising of such holidays (enews, magazine etc) is entirely at the discretion of the Chair and can only appear under a heading that explicitly states it is not a u3a activity.
Adoption and Review
This policy was adopted on: 25th November 2025
Last review date: 25th November 2025
Next Review date: November 2026