Bridgnorth & District U3a
Analysis
Bridgnorth & District U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shropshire. It was registered in April 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bridgnorth & District U3a reported income of £27k and spending of £28k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £5,833 to £27k (+361%), an average of +46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 1659%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Bridgnorth & District 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 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Prestbury St Marys PTFA (£27k), Education Otherwise Association (£27k) and Nether Alderley Primary Parent Teacher Association (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Regular monthly meetings open to all members with a guest speaker covering a range of topics that are both interesting and educational. Activity and Interest Groups covering educational, recreational and leisure pursuits are organised by member volunteers. Many of these help to keep the mind active and improve physical fitness. This charity operates in Bridgnorth and the surrounding locality.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Prestbury St Marys PTFA | Cheltenham | £27k |
| Education Otherwise Association | Herefordshire | £27k |
| Nether Alderley Primary Parent Teacher Association | Macclesfield | £27k |
| The Friends of Chadlington School Association | Chipping Norton | £27k |