University of the Third Age, North Norfolk
Analysis
University of the Third Age, North Norfolk is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in April 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, University of the Third Age, North Norfolk reported income of £16k and spending of £17k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £11k to £16k (+40%), an average of +8.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, University of the Third Age, North Norfolk sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dalton & Gayles Village Hall (£16k), The Southsea Shakespeare Actors (£16k) and Risborough and District Community Association (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are part of the national movement of u3a's. We serve people in North Norfolk who are no longer in full-time gainful employment to develop their interests, use their skills and experience and continue learning. We organise social and learning activities, chiefly through about 60 small self-directed study groups that offer a wide variety of educational, creative and leisure opportunities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton & Gayles Village Hall | North Yorkshire | £16k |
| The Southsea Shakespeare Actors | Fareham | £16k |
| Risborough and District Community Association | Buckinghamshire | £16k |
| Chiddingly Festival | East Sussex | £16k |