Leigh Estuary U3a
Analysis
Leigh Estuary U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leigh on Sea. It was registered in April 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Leigh Estuary U3a reported income of £10k and spending of £8,463, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £4,126 to £10k (+145%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 201%. Over the whole period it spent 102% 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, Leigh Estuary U3a sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Surtees Society (£10k), Octagon Music Society (£10k) and The Dvorak Society (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Leigh Estuary U3A is a learning co-operative for the sharing of educational, creative and recreational opportunities. Access to membership is open to all local residents who are in their third age, viz. retired or semi-retired. Charges to members are designed purely to cover costs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Surtees Society | Durham | £10k |
| Octagon Music Society | Bushey | £10k |
| The Dvorak Society | Staffordshire | £10k |
| Cheriton Village Hall | Alresford | £10k |