Teesdale U3a
Analysis
Teesdale U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in County Durham. It was registered in January 2018, 8 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 February 2026, Teesdale U3a reported income of £31k and spending of £33k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income grew from £13k to £31k (+139%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 95%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Teesdale U3a sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Brindishe Manor Parents, Staff and Friends Association (£31k), 1st Heaton Norris Scout Group (£31k) and Cherry Tree Foundation (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For persons not in full time employment, over 18 years old. To promote the values of lifelong learning. Form interest groups covering a wide range of topics and activities. Learning is for its own sake, with enjoyment being the prime motive, not qualifications or awards. It is a mutual aid organisation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Manor Parents, Staff and Friends Association | London | £31k |
| 1st Heaton Norris Scout Group | Cheshire | £31k |
| Cherry Tree Foundation | London | £31k |
| Friends of Gibside School | Gateshead | £31k |