South West Herts U3a
Analysis
South West Herts U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in December 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 services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, South West Herts U3a reported income of £12k and spending of £12k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £11k to £12k (+5.4%), an average of +1.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 1453%. Over the whole period it spent 102% 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, South West Herts 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 Christopher Eden Educational Foundation (£12k), Blockley Heritage Society (£12k) and Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provides an educational and social facility for those who are retired or semi retired. Runs a monthly 'main' meeting and approximately 60 groups that operate through the month in a wide range of subjects details of which can be sourced on our website. Membership is just over 500. We are affiliated to The Third Age Trust.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Eden Educational Foundation | Beverley | £12k |
| Blockley Heritage Society | Moreton-in-Marsh | £12k |
| Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra | London | £12k |
| Loudwater Recreation Hall | High Wycombe | £12k |