Belper & District U3a
Analysis
Belper & District U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derbyshire. It was registered in August 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Belper & District U3a reported income of £18k and spending of £27k, spending 150% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £14k to £18k (+31%), an average of +6.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 79%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Belper & District U3a sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Joshua Dorgu Foundation (£18k), Wymondham Old Grammar School Foundation (£18k) and South Brent School Association (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Members form interest groups covering as wide a range of topics and activities as they desire; by the members, for the members. No qualifications are sought or offered. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive, not qualifications or awards. There is no distinction between the learners and the teachers; they are all U3A members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Joshua Dorgu Foundation | London | £18k |
| Wymondham Old Grammar School Foundation | Norfolk | £18k |
| South Brent School Association | South Brent | £18k |
| Sponsorstars Ltd | London | £18k |