Exeter U3a
Analysis
Exeter U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in June 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Exeter U3a reported income of £28k and spending of £25k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £9,291 to £28k (+198%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Exeter U3a sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cotebrook Village Hall (£28k), George Percival Baker's Charity (£28k) and African Institute for Social Development (£28k).
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 retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in Exeter and surrounding district.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cotebrook Village Hall | Cheshire | £28k |
| George Percival Baker's Charity | Kent | £28k |
| African Institute for Social Development | Nottingham | £28k |
| Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre Limited | Exeter | £28k |