Bishops Cleeve U3A
Analysis
Bishops Cleeve U3A is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucestershire. It was registered in June 2015, 11 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 services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Bishops Cleeve U3A reported income of £17k and spending of £18k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £4,262 to £17k (+302%), an average of +42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 191%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Bishops Cleeve U3A sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Eastern Tug Society CIO (£17k), Bingham Amateur Operatic Society (£17k) and Rawcliffe Village Hall (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a friendly self-help organisation offering more than 50 member-led interest groups and a monthly meeting for all members with a talk of general interest. The interest groups allow people to share their hobbies and interests, study new topics and enjoy the companionship of others. Members come from Bishops Cleeve, Woodmancote and the surrounding area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Eastern Tug Society CIO | essex | £17k |
| Bingham Amateur Operatic Society | Nottingham | £17k |
| Rawcliffe Village Hall | Goole | £17k |
| Teme Weirs Trust Ludlow | Shropshire | £17k |