Halesowen U3a
Analysis
Halesowen U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Midlands. It was registered in August 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Halesowen U3a reported income of £12k and spending of £11k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £72 to £12k (+17028%), an average of +262% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 7956%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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, Halesowen U3a sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% 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 Brecknock Sinfonia Trust (£12k), Concordia Choir (Ashby) (£12k) and The C Alma Baker Trust (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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 development.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brecknock Sinfonia Trust | Powys | £12k |
| Concordia Choir (Ashby) | Leicestershire | £12k |
| The C Alma Baker Trust | Cambridgeshire | £12k |
| Padstow Museum | Padstow | £12k |