Glenfield U3a
Analysis
Glenfield U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in March 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Glenfield U3a reported income of £23k and spending of £22k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £6,639 to £23k (+242%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 290%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Glenfield U3a sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shropshire Me Group (£23k), International Iga Nephropathy (£23k) and Backwell Parish Hall (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The organisation is focused on self-help, where members pool their skills and knowledge, for the benefit of others. Members are encouraged to remain active by partaking in many activities such as sports, physical exercise, crafts: indeed, any activity which might be of mutual interest.Socialising plays a part through monthly meetings, where the diverse interest groups can congregate together.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shropshire Me Group | Shrewsbury | £23k |
| International Iga Nephropathy | Leicester | £23k |
| Backwell Parish Hall | Bristol | £23k |
| Bhagat Hari Singh Charitable Hospital | Middx | £23k |