Palmers Green and Southgate University of the Third Age
Analysis
Palmers Green and Southgate University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Palmers Green and Southgate University of the Third Age reported income of £15k and spending of £11k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £6,717 to £15k (+121%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 77%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Palmers Green and Southgate University of the Third Age sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cylch Meithrin Dol Y Bont (£15k), The Friends of Culverstone School Association (£15k) and Lickey Hills Primary School PTA (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The trustees hold monthly (except August and December) meetings for all members. Meetings provide a chance for members to discover what is on offer with regard to trips or special interest groups. The meeting concludes with a presentation by a guest speaker on an interesting topic. Trustees arrange, support and publicise activities aimed at retired people who have a love of learning.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Dol Y Bont | Powys | £15k |
| The Friends of Culverstone School Association | Gravesend | £15k |
| Lickey Hills Primary School PTA | Birmingham | £15k |
| The St Mary Newington United Parochial Foundation | London | £15k |