Sawbridgeworth U3a
Analysis
Sawbridgeworth U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Herts. It was registered in July 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Sawbridgeworth U3a reported income of £82k and spending of £79k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £51k to £82k (+61%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 122%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Sawbridgeworth U3a sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Association of Charity Independent Examiners (£82k), Dodleston Pre-School (£82k) and Whiteshill Playgroup (£82k).
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Charity Independent Examiners | Lancashire | £82k |
| Dodleston Pre-School | Chester | £82k |
| Whiteshill Playgroup | Gloucestershire | £82k |
| Hinckley and District Scout Council | Leics | £82k |