Holme Valley U3a
Analysis
Holme Valley U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Holmfirth. It was registered in February 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Holme Valley U3a reported income of £91k and spending of £88k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £7,794 to £91k (+1066%), an average of +85% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 777%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Holme Valley U3a sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chippenham Unit428 of the Sea Cadet Corps (£91k), 229th Bristol (St. Aldhelm's) Scout Group (£91k) and North Tyne Youth (£91k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development, residing in the Holme Valley and its surrounding locality.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Unit428 of the Sea Cadet Corps | Wiltshire | £91k |
| 229th Bristol (St. Aldhelm's) Scout Group | Bristol | £91k |
| North Tyne Youth | Newcastle upon Tyne | £91k |
| AFC Llwydcoed | RCT | £91k |