Brighouse Third Age Group
Analysis
Brighouse Third Age Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brighouse. It was registered in March 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Brighouse Third Age Group reported income of £19k and spending of £18k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £16 to £19k (+116081%), an average of +484% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 69194%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Brighouse Third Age Group sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bretforton Silver Band (£19k), Klos Musical Theatre (£19k) and Scorton War Memorial Institute (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We aim to provide the means for local people over 50 yrs. to pursue their interest in structured groups. We rent appropriate space, provide equipment, produce a time-table and recruit class leaders in return for an annual membership fee and class fee, classes include sports, languages, arts, handicrafts, and games. We hold monthly forums with a speaker, monthly luncheon club & walking group.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bretforton Silver Band | Evesham | £19k |
| Klos Musical Theatre | Hertfordshire | £19k |
| Scorton War Memorial Institute | Richmond | £19k |
| Rhondda Symphony Orchestra | South Glamorgan | £19k |