Olton and District University of the Third Age (U3a)
Analysis
Olton and District University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Midlands. It was registered in February 2018, 8 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.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Olton and District University of the Third Age (U3a) reported income of £43k and spending of £44k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £13k to £43k (+222%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 243%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Olton and District University of the Third Age (U3a) sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wolverhampton Scouts (£43k), The Longthorpe Village War Memorial Fund (£43k) and The Staynor Hall Community Centre (£43k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Monthly Core Meetings, usually with a speaker. 31 active interest groups which meet regularly at different venues with a view to enhancing the learning and experiences of our members. Non members may attend a maximum of two meetings before they are required to join the U3A.Annual General Meeting to elect/re-elect trustees, receive presentation on previous years approve accounts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Scouts | Shropshire | £43k |
| The Longthorpe Village War Memorial Fund | Peterborough | £43k |
| The Staynor Hall Community Centre | North Yorkshire | £43k |
| Chapel St Creative | Cornwall | £43k |