Islington U3a
Analysis
Islington U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Islington U3a reported income of £28k and spending of £33k, spending 119% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £12k to £28k (+139%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 106%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Islington U3a sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Winchcombe Sports Hall Association (£28k), The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust (£28k) and Worleston and District Village Hall Association (£28k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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, by enabling members to share their knowledge and experience and thereby continue to learn, particularly through study/discussion groups and other meetings of members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Winchcombe Sports Hall Association | Cheltenham | £28k |
| The Geoffrey Burton Charitable Trust | Ipswich | £28k |
| Worleston and District Village Hall Association | Cheshire | £28k |
| Callington Bowling Club | Cornwall | £28k |