College of the Third Age (Newcastle)
Analysis
College of the Third Age (Newcastle) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Staffordshire. It was registered in July 1994, 32 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, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, College of the Third Age (Newcastle) reported income of £18k and spending of £17k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £5,287 to £18k (+232%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 94%. Over the whole period it spent 158% 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, College of the Third Age (Newcastle) sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kidwells Park (£18k), West London Chamber Choir (£18k) and Saint Faith's Players (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A. To advance the education of the public in particular the education of people aged 50+ who are not in full time employment in the Newcastle Under Lyme & surrounding area. B. To improve the conditions of life for the over 50's in the above area in the interests of their social welfare by providing facilities for leisure & recreational activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kidwells Park | Maidenhead | £18k |
| West London Chamber Choir | Twickenham | £18k |
| Saint Faith's Players | 122 Windmill Rd, Brentford | £18k |
| Llantilio Pertholey Parent Teacher and Friends Association | Abergavenny | £18k |