The Craven U3a
Analysis
The Craven U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Yorkshire. It was registered in June 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Craven U3a reported income of £66k and spending of £51k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £6,233 to £66k (+961%), an average of +80% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 374%. Over the whole period it spent 81% 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, The Craven U3a sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir (£66k), Hamble Village Memorial Hall (£66k) and Hastings Musical Festival Limited (£66k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1. To advance the learning of the public in the Craven district and its surrounding locality and in particular middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment.2. To provide facilities for leisure and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir | Powys | £66k |
| Hamble Village Memorial Hall | Southampton | £66k |
| Hastings Musical Festival Limited | Hastings | £66k |
| The Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band | West Yorkshire | £66k |