Hockley & Hawkwell U3a
Analysis
Hockley & Hawkwell U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rochford. It was registered in March 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Hockley & Hawkwell U3a reported income of £17k and spending of £16k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £14k to £17k (+17%), an average of +4.0% a year. 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, Hockley & Hawkwell U3a 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 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Deva Judokwai Sports and Community Trust (£17k), Village Hall Fillongley (£17k) and The Abergele Old Peoples Club (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To support the learning within the U3A group and to promote & encourage the benefits of self help learning to the membership. This is achieved by increasing & widening the provision of informal learning opportunities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Deva Judokwai Sports and Community Trust | Chester | £17k |
| Village Hall Fillongley | Coventry | £17k |
| The Abergele Old Peoples Club | Rhyl | £17k |
| 1st Caister Scout Group | Norfolk | £17k |