Watford Park u3a
Analysis
Watford Park u3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in April 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Watford Park u3a reported income of £73k and spending of £66k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £7,742 to £73k (+839%), an average of +75% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2023, when income rose by 220%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Watford Park u3a sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stevenage District Scout Council (£73k), Red Hill Charitable Trust (£73k) and Larmenier & Sacred Heart PTA (£73k).
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 who are retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage District Scout Council | Hertfordshire | £73k |
| Red Hill Charitable Trust | Kent | £73k |
| Larmenier & Sacred Heart PTA | London | £73k |
| Torah Live | London | £73k |