The Haslemere U3a
Analysis
The Haslemere U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in February 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Haslemere U3a reported income of £32k and spending of £33k, spending 105% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £5,123 to £32k (+523%), an average of +58% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 461%. Over the whole period it spent 109% 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 Haslemere U3a sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tasburgh Village Hall and Playing Fields (£32k), Jarrow Musical Theatre Company (£32k) and Northern Academy of Performing Arts (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide learning and social activities for people no longer in full time employment
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tasburgh Village Hall and Playing Fields | Norwich | £32k |
| Jarrow Musical Theatre Company | Tyne And Wear | £32k |
| Northern Academy of Performing Arts | Nottingham | £32k |
| City of Oxford Silver Band | Oxford | £32k |