Partially. Emails can be sent from within SiteWorks by utilising a standard form that generate emails to contacts specified on your site. The implementation is currently simple so, for example, it won’t be possible to see the delivery status of sent emails. A log of emails sent can be eneabled.

SiteWorks sites use a subdomain of the domain “u3asite.uk” setup. So, if your u3a is called Anytown then you will probaly choose the subdomain “anytown” and your site’s URL will be anytown.u3asite.uk.

Many u3as like to setup generic email addresses configured for post holders and subject areas such as chair@ secretary@ webmaster@ etc. This means the email address goes with the role forever rather than the current post holder’s personal email. This cannot be done with siteworks subdomains (technical bit, all SiteWorks site share an IP address).

A popular approach to having a range of role based email addresses is to apply for a Google Worspace charity account. Another option is to purchase a domain name e.g. anytownu3a.org.uk (.org.uk domains are inexpensive). A number of providers will offer Charities free or low cost email addresses to use with your domain – ask any AI tool for a list.