Leek U3a
Analysis
Leek U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Staffordshire. It was registered in August 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 human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Leek U3a reported income of £75k and spending of £86k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £23k to £75k (+230%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 90%. Over the whole period it spent 104% 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, Leek U3a sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bedfordshire County Federation of Women's Institutes (£75k), Hall Green Little Theatre Limited (£75k) and Baroque Week (£74k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Leek U3A has its own constitution which has been approved by the Third Age Trust to which it is affiliated and has a mission statement which explains it aims and objects, which are to advance the education and wellbeing of our members by provision of academic, cultural and recreational activities for our members, all of whom are eligible if not in full time employment and of the older generation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire County Federation of Women's Institutes | Bedford | £75k |
| Hall Green Little Theatre Limited | Birmingham | £75k |
| Baroque Week | Farnham | £74k |
| Village Hall (Bletchingley) | Surrey | £75k |