Brighton Five Deans U3a
Analysis
Brighton Five Deans U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in September 2015, 11 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 March 2025, Brighton Five Deans U3a reported income of £27k and spending of £23k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2,925 to £27k (+810%), an average of +74% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 198%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Brighton Five Deans U3a sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Aston Village Society Village Hall Committee (£27k), Ipswich BMX Club (£27k) and Abberley Village Hall (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our U3A is a self-help organisation for older people providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. Members share their skills and life experiences in a wide range of mental, physical and social activities.There is a wide range of interest groups that meet regularly, often in each other?shomes, and a monthly meeting with a speaker.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Village Society Village Hall Committee | Stevenage | £27k |
| Ipswich BMX Club | Norwich | £27k |
| Abberley Village Hall | Worcester | £27k |
| The St George's Recreation Ground and Public Hall | Shropshire | £27k |