Thetford U3a
Analysis
Thetford U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in May 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Thetford U3a reported income of £28k and spending of £25k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,122 to £28k (+211%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 95%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Thetford U3a sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% 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 Hosanna Support Group (£28k), The Helen and Geoffrey de Freitas Charitable Trust (£28k) and The Flottergate Homes Grimsby (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a learning co-operative of older people who themselves decide and share many educational,creative and leisure activities. Interest groups are formed and decide on activities which are organised by a group leader nominated by the group. Members therefore share their knowledge, skills and experience with others in their group.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hosanna Support Group | Somerset | £28k |
| The Helen and Geoffrey de Freitas Charitable Trust | London | £28k |
| The Flottergate Homes Grimsby | Grimsby | £28k |
| Pison Association | Sutton Coldfield | £28k |