Ashtead U3a
Analysis
Ashtead U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in February 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Ashtead U3a reported income of £19k and spending of £19k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £7,719 to £19k (+150%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, Ashtead U3a sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Felsham and Gedding Village Hall (£19k), The Solti Foundation (£19k) and Aston Cum Aughton Recreational Charity (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We organise our own activities, sharing our skills, knowledge and experiences. With a guest speaker each month.Our´+¢50 study and leisure groups cover a very wide range of subjects including antiques, art and music, bridge, crafts, current affairs, genealogy, history, languages, literature, luncheons, philosophy, and walking.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Felsham and Gedding Village Hall | Bury St Edmunds | £19k |
| The Solti Foundation | London | £19k |
| Aston Cum Aughton Recreational Charity | Sheffield | £19k |
| The Dalston Recreation Association | Carlisle | £19k |