Whitley Bay U3a
Analysis
Whitley Bay U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tyne And Wear. It was registered in January 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Whitley Bay U3a reported income of £13k and spending of £10k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £7,146 to £13k (+76%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Whitley Bay U3a 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 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shadwell County Primary School Parents' Association (£13k), 5th/ 9th Chelmsford (St Andrew's & All Saints) Scout Group (£13k) and Hazeldown Extended Schools Parent Teacher Association (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1 The advancement of education and,in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development2 The provision of facilities for leisure and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of social welfare.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shadwell County Primary School Parents' Association | Leeds | £13k |
| 5th/ 9th Chelmsford (St Andrew's & All Saints) Scout Group | Essex | £13k |
| Hazeldown Extended Schools Parent Teacher Association | Teignmouth | £13k |
| Friends of Gotherington School | Gloucestershire | £13k |