University of the Third Age in Kennet (Wiltshire)
Analysis
University of the Third Age in Kennet (Wiltshire) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Marlborough. It was registered in November 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending July 2025, University of the Third Age in Kennet (Wiltshire) reported income of £28k and spending of £26k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £8,330 to £28k (+233%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 172%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, University of the Third Age in Kennet (Wiltshire) sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Horsforth Newlaithes Parent Teacher Association (£28k), Tunstall C.e (Aided) Primary School Parent Teacher Association (£28k) and South West Cheshire District Scout Council (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our charity is democratic, self funded and a self managed organisation which exists to provide education & leisure activities for men & women, no longer in full time employment. Activities are organised entirely by members who both learn from & teach each other. At present nearly 70 groups meet to discuss & learn about a wide variety of subjects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Horsforth Newlaithes Parent Teacher Association | Leeds | £28k |
| Tunstall C.e (Aided) Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Kent | £28k |
| South West Cheshire District Scout Council | Nantwich | £28k |
| Darul Uloom Chandbharang Foundation | Ilford | £28k |