Chester U3a
Analysis
Chester U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester. It was registered in August 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Chester U3a reported income of £45k and spending of £42k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £14k to £45k (+218%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 129%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Chester 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 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hatton Musical Theatre Society (£45k), The Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (£45k) and Hatfield Philharmonic Orchestra (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public and in particular of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Chester and its surrounding locality. To provide facilities for leisure time 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hatton Musical Theatre Society | Ashford | £45k |
| The Lancaster Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society | Lancaster | £45k |
| Hatfield Philharmonic Orchestra | St. Albans | £45k |
| Chartham Village Hall Management Committee | Kent | £45k |