Wrekin U3a
Analysis
Wrekin U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wolverhampton. It was registered in June 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending February 2026, Wrekin U3a reported income of £23k and spending of £22k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income grew from £5,626 to £23k (+306%), an average of +42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 121%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, Wrekin U3a sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Aberdare Park (£23k), Minster Village Hall and Molineux Institute (£23k) and Tynedale U3a (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity uses the skills and experience of its members to provide educational support to all its members through a series of interest groups, supported by guest speakers for the whole organisation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Aberdare Park | Aberdare | £23k |
| Minster Village Hall and Molineux Institute | Ramsgate | £23k |
| Tynedale U3a | Northumberland | £23k |
| Stockton Heath Primary School PTA | Warrington | £23k |