Towcester U3a
Analysis
Towcester U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northamptonshire. It was registered in January 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending February 2026, Towcester U3a reported income of £47k and spending of £44k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income grew from £18k to £47k (+162%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 61%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Towcester U3a sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Awbridge Village Hall (£47k), The Rugby Fives Association (£47k) and Wheaton Aston Sports and Social Club (£47k).
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, in Towcester and its surrounding locality.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Awbridge Village Hall | Romsey | £47k |
| The Rugby Fives Association | Oxford | £47k |
| Wheaton Aston Sports and Social Club | Wheaton Aston | £47k |
| Seacourt Hall | Oxford | £47k |