Hurst, Hassocks and Ditchling U3a
Analysis
Hurst, Hassocks and Ditchling U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in March 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, Hurst, Hassocks and Ditchling U3a reported income of £22k and spending of £19k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £8,141 to £22k (+173%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 91%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Hurst, Hassocks and Ditchling U3a sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 54% 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 6th Kingsbridge Scout Group (£22k), Room to Learn (£22k) and Friends of Maple Walk (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charitable purposes of the U3A are to advance education of people not in full time gainful employment.We have monthly meetings with interesting speakers. We organise trips out to various places. We facilitate interest groups which are considered to be the life blood of the U3A. We benefit local older people through the range of activities that we provide.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Kingsbridge Scout Group | Kingsbridge | £22k |
| Room to Learn | Witney | £22k |
| Friends of Maple Walk | London | £22k |
| Deddington Parent Teacher Association | Banbury | £22k |