Chichester U3a
Analysis
Chichester U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in April 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Chichester U3a reported income of £37k and spending of £31k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £15k to £37k (+140%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 101%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Chichester U3a sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 4th Epping Forest South (Bancroft's School) Sea Scout Group (£37k), Stuart Memorial Hall (£37k) and Eastfield Community Association (£37k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of education - and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work - by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Epping Forest South (Bancroft's School) Sea Scout Group | Brentwood | £37k |
| Stuart Memorial Hall | Tempsford | £37k |
| Eastfield Community Association | North Yorkshire | £37k |
| Collingham Memorial Hall CIO | West Yorkshire | £37k |