The Plymouth U3a
Analysis
The Plymouth U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Plymouth. It was registered in October 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Plymouth U3a reported income of £25k and spending of £21k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £13k to £25k (+83%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 112%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Plymouth U3a sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 10th Airedale Scout Group Central Yorkshire (£25k), Edwin Fox Foundation (£25k) and Al-Shekhly Trust - Leicester (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Established to promote lifelong learning accessible to all who are not in full time employment. No qualification is required to join and no qualifications are given. Groups are established to reflect the members' interests and are led by members of the u3a. We are essentially a social organisation with more than 80 different groups that offer every opportunity to LEARN, LAUGH,LIVE.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Airedale Scout Group Central Yorkshire | Leeds | £25k |
| Edwin Fox Foundation | Devon | £25k |
| Al-Shekhly Trust - Leicester | Leicester | £25k |
| Keyham Relief in Need Charity | Leicestershire | £25k |