Saltburn District University of the Third Age (U3a)
Analysis
Saltburn District University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Redcar & Cleveland. It was registered in May 2005, 21 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 acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Saltburn District University of the Third Age (U3a) reported income of £67k and spending of £67k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £35k to £67k (+92%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 108%. 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, Saltburn District University of the Third Age (U3a) sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society (£67k), New English Art Club (£68k) and 21st Warrington West (1st Appleton) Scout Group (£67k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly social environment. We draw on the skills, knowledge and experience of our members to provide interest groups in accordance with the wishes of our members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society | Kent | £67k |
| New English Art Club | London | £68k |
| 21st Warrington West (1st Appleton) Scout Group | Warrington | £67k |
| Ensemble Orquesta | East Sussex | £68k |