The membership year runs until 31st October.
Most people will receive information about how to renew by email at the beginning of October. Using email drastically reduces both time and cost (printing and postage). Those members that do not use email will be sent information about how to renew by post.
Please look out for emails sent from this address: noreply@u3abeacon.org.uk. If you can't find the email in your inbox please check your Spam or Junk folder. If you haven't received instructions from us about how to renew your membership by Friday 9th October, then please get in touch, so we can check we have your correct contact details recorded on our system.
The committee have been able to reduce the membership fee for the next year at £12 (per full member). This is in part thanks to the people who tell us we can claim Gift Aid. If you are a UK taxpayer and pay sufficient income tax and/or capital gains we can obtain an extra 25% (£3 per full member) from the Government at no extra cost to yourself. Once you have consented to grant Gift Aid, we will continue to collect from HMRC until you inform us that you are no longer eligible / decline to grant Gift Aid.
Information about Gift Aid can be found on the www.gov.uk website.
New members who joined Crowborough u3a after 1st August 2026 will not be required to renew until next year (2027).
We encourage people to pay by Bank Transfer. This is the most efficient method for us, and by paying this way we don't incur any transaction fees.
We bank with Lloyds Bank and our branch is Tunbridge Wells (309877). Our bank account details are shown below.
It is essential you use your Membership Number (or Numbers, if paying for more than one person) as a reference. Your Membership Number will be given on the renewal notification you receive. Some members (such as husband and wife) share an email address. In these cases, only one joint email is sent, and this will contain both your Membership Numbers.
Account: Crowborough University of the Third Age
Sort code: 30-98-77
Account number: 03125710
Reference: Your Membership Number or Numbers (if paying for more than one person)
We have a separate bank account for u3a outings. If you have paid for a u3a trip, it is worth double-checking the account number to ensure the money is going into our main account (not the outings one).
We will acknowledge receipt as soon as possible and within 14 days of receiving your payment.
Alternative payment methods
Although we encourage payment by Bank Transfer whenever possible, you can pay by Cheque, Card or Cash. Cheques should be made payable to "Crowborough U3A". Please write your Membership Number(s) on the reverse of the cheque and post it in our post box in the foyer of the Community Centre. You can pay by Cash or Card, but you can only do so in person during the Group Display Afternoon on Thursday 15th October or at the start of the Monthly Meeting on Thursday 19th November.
If you have any remaining queries please contact me by email or phone.
Thanks for your assistance.
Stephan Butler
Membership Secretary
Email: membershipu3acrowborough@outlook.com
Phone: 07867 014091