The Watford and District University of the Third Age ( U3a )
Analysis
The Watford and District University of the Third Age ( U3a ) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in January 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Watford and District University of the Third Age ( U3a ) reported income of £21k and spending of £21k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £6,955 to £21k (+207%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 276%. 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, The Watford and District University of the Third Age ( U3a ) sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fradley Village Hall (£21k), Nene Valley Dance Festival (£21k) and Artstrail Studios (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Organisation comprising of retired and semi-retired people who meet in a variety of study groups on a self help basis. To further develop social, educational and physical activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fradley Village Hall | Staffordshire | £21k |
| Nene Valley Dance Festival | Northamptonshire | £21k |
| Artstrail Studios | Leamington Spa | £21k |
| Woodchurch Museum Trust | Woodchurch | £21k |