Hutton University of the Third Age
Analysis
Hutton University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in March 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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, Hutton University of the Third Age reported income of £54k and spending of £52k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £16k to £54k (+237%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 75%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, Hutton University of the Third Age sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Primadonna Festival and Prize CIO (£54k), Cullercoats Watch House (£54k) and Victoria Institute (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide educational and social activities for retired/semi retired people over the age of 55. These include speakers on matters of general interest ie the EU, history, nature, authors and art. We also have theatre outings, visits to historical houses/gardens and museums. Various groups are also run by the members which include walking, book clubs and astronomy.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Primadonna Festival and Prize CIO | Suffolk | £54k |
| Cullercoats Watch House | North Shields | £54k |
| Victoria Institute | Lancaster | £54k |
| Dorking Society | Dorking | £54k |