Didcot & District U3a
Analysis
Didcot & District U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Didcot. It was registered in December 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Didcot & District U3a reported income of £12k and spending of £11k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £6,185 to £12k (+96%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 81%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Didcot & District U3a sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Barry Unit 24 of the Sea Cadet Corps (£12k), Chappel and Wakes Colne Village Hall (£12k) and Bampton Town Amateur Sports Club (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Didcot & District U3a is a learning cooperative of older people enabling members to share educational, creative and leisure activities. This is achieved through speaker meetings,outings and interest groups. Interest groups include, maths and science, medieval calligraphy, philosophy, book reading, wine appreciation. garden group and art appreciation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Unit 24 of the Sea Cadet Corps | Barry | £12k |
| Chappel and Wakes Colne Village Hall | Colchester | £12k |
| Bampton Town Amateur Sports Club | Bampton | £12k |
| St Mary Newington Educational Foundation | London | £12k |