Bedford U3a
Analysis
Bedford U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in December 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Bedford U3a reported income of £111k and spending of £105k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £17k to £111k (+561%), an average of +60% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 241%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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, Bedford U3a sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cotswold Players (£111k), Southern Pro Musica (£111k) and Colchester Operatic Society (£111k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
open meetings twice a month with guest speakers. Sub groups of people with similar interests meeting at various times
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Players | Stroud | £111k |
| Southern Pro Musica | Chichester | £111k |
| Colchester Operatic Society | Colchester | £111k |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of South Yorkshire | Sheffield | £111k |