Dukeries Third Age Group (U3a)
Analysis
Dukeries Third Age Group (U3a) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottinghamshire. It was registered in March 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 services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Dukeries Third Age Group (U3a) reported income of £18k and spending of £11k, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £3,301 to £18k (+441%), an average of +52% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 223%. Over the whole period it spent 75% 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, Dukeries Third Age Group (U3a) sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Petteril Bank Community Association (£18k), Reading Male Voice Choir (£18k) and Sale Nomads Theatre Club (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND PARTICULARLY THE EDUCATION OF THE MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT IN FULL TIME GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR LEISURE TIME AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE ABOVE PERSONS IN THE INTERESTS OF THEIR SOCIAL WELFARE.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Petteril Bank Community Association | Carlisle | £18k |
| Reading Male Voice Choir | Berkshire | £18k |
| Sale Nomads Theatre Club | Cheshire | £18k |
| Steeton Male Voice Choir | Bingley | £18k |