Llanelli University of the Third Age
Analysis
Llanelli University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dyfed. It was registered in March 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Llanelli University of the Third Age reported income of £11k and spending of £6,111, leaving 44% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £1,768 to £11k (+519%), an average of +58% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2026, when income rose by 196%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Llanelli University of the Third Age sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of East Harptree School (£11k), Friends of Morpeth All Saints (£11k) and Portway PTFA (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
U3A IS A LEARNING CO-OPERATIVE OF OLDER PEOPLE WHICH ENABLES MEMBERS TO SHARE MANY EDUCATIONAL, CREATIVE & LEISURE ACTIVITIES. IT PROMOTES & FACILITATES LIFE-LONG LEARNING. U3A'S ARE DEMOCRATIC SELF FUNDED & SELF MANAGED ORGANISATIONS, THEY DRAW UPON THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS OF THEIR MEMBERS TO ORGANISE INTEREST GROUPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WISHES OF THE MEMBERSHIP.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of East Harptree School | Bristol | £11k |
| Friends of Morpeth All Saints | Morpeth | £11k |
| Portway PTFA | Andover | £11k |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Association | Colchester | £11k |