Personal Data Security Oswestry u3a maintains a database of Members’ relevant personal details. In compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, this information is kept securely for the purposes of the management of Oswestry u3a to the benefit of members. By completing the membership application, the Member gives permission for this information to be used for general u3a communications. Members have the right to see  their personal information held by Oswestry u3a and have it deleted at any time. All personal data is deleted when a membership ends, subject to HMRC rules.

Membership Policy Members are assigned a Membership Number when they enrol. This number does not change as long as the membership is maintained. For existing Members, paying subscription as it becomes due automatically renews membership for the year. A new membership card, valid for the current year, will be issued upon receipt of subscription. Group leaders can ask to see this card. All new Members must complete an application form so that their details can be entered in the database and their enrolment registered. Members are requested to keep the Membership Secretary informed of changes to their circumstances pertaining to their membership.

Concessions Fully paid-up Members of another u3a are eligible for a discount on their Oswestry u3a subscription. The discounted subs are £11.50 this year. Evidence of current membership of another u3a is requested. New Members who join later in the subscription year are eligible for a tapering discount, rates are: Sept & Oct £13.50 November to March £5

Gift Aid HMRC allows the subscription paid by members of a Registered Charity can be treated as a donation to the charity. Oswestry u3a is a Registered Charity No. 1127329. Where the Member pays UK income tax, the Charity can reclaim the standard rate tax paid on donations, subject to certain conditions. By completing the mandate on the Application Form, the Member gives Oswestry u3a permission to reclaim the tax. There is no cost to the Member. The mandate remains in force until the membership ends but can be cancelled at any time. Members who do not pay income tax should not complete the mandate It is the responsibility of the Member to ensure they pay enough UK income tax to cover the tax so reclaimed.