Newport (S E Wales) U3a
Analysis
Newport (S E Wales) U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gwent. It was registered in August 2005, 21 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 provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Newport (S E Wales) U3a reported income of £30k and spending of £0, leaving 100% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £17k to £30k (+70%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 185%. Over the whole period it spent 66% 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, Newport (S E Wales) U3a sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Silverton Community Hall (£30k), Wirksworth Music Centre Charitable Trust (£30k) and The High Wych Memorial Hall (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Self education for retired persons in 27 subjects i.e. languages, history, gardening, wildlife, etc
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Silverton Community Hall | Devon | £30k |
| Wirksworth Music Centre Charitable Trust | Matlock | £30k |
| The High Wych Memorial Hall | Sawbridgeworth | £30k |
| The Great Comp Music Trust | Sevenoaks | £30k |