Retford U3a
Analysis
Retford U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottinghamshire. It was registered in March 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Retford U3a reported income of £41k and spending of £38k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £4,535 to £41k (+796%), an average of +73% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 268%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Retford U3a sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The UK Radio Astronomy Association (£41k), The Hulme Hall Trust Foundation (£41k) and Friends of Sandcross School (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment. The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The UK Radio Astronomy Association | Kent | £41k |
| The Hulme Hall Trust Foundation | Northwich | £41k |
| Friends of Sandcross School | Surrey | £41k |
| Chorlton C of E School PTA | Manchester | £41k |