The Cottingham U3a
Analysis
The Cottingham U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cottingham. It was registered in June 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Cottingham U3a reported income of £13k and spending of £13k, spending 105% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2,804 to £13k (+356%), an average of +46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 228%. Over the whole period it spent 106% 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 Cottingham U3a sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Churchover Village Hall (£13k), The Heart of England Singers (£13k) and Hett Village Hall Association (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The University of the Third Age, U3A, is a unique self-help educational movement for people no longer in full-time work. It offers the opportunity to pursue learning for its own sake, share experiences in a wide range of interest groups and make newfriendships.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Churchover Village Hall | Warwickshire | £13k |
| The Heart of England Singers | Leicestershire | £13k |
| Hett Village Hall Association | Durham | £13k |
| Erwood Young Farmers' Club | Brecon | £13k |