Shoreham & Southwick U3a
Analysis
Shoreham & Southwick U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in February 2007, 19 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.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Shoreham & Southwick U3a reported income of £28k and spending of £14k, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £16k to £28k (+72%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, Shoreham & Southwick U3a sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% 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 The Stringcredibles (£28k), Cylch Meithrin Maenclochog (£28k) and The Llandudno Youth Music Theatre (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance education for people not in full time employment with the study of a variety of topics, organised, led, and where applicable researched by the members. Provide the opportunity to pursue learning for sheer enjoyment. Provide the facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for older people in the interests of social welfare.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Stringcredibles | Birmingham | £28k |
| Cylch Meithrin Maenclochog | Maenclochog | £28k |
| The Llandudno Youth Music Theatre | Llandudno | £28k |
| Hounslow Symphony Orchestra | Middlesex | £28k |