Saxon Shore(Herne Bay & Whitstable)u3a
Analysis
Saxon Shore(Herne Bay & Whitstable)u3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in June 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 December 2025, Saxon Shore(Herne Bay & Whitstable)u3a reported income of £20k and spending of £19k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £13k to £20k (+48%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 120%. 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, Saxon Shore(Herne Bay & Whitstable)u3a sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Hilden Oaks School (Fohos) (£20k), Hawkedon Primary School Association (£20k) and STEM High Fliers (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a self-help learning organisation for people who have completed their career or finished raising a family.It means they have the time to enrich their lives with new skills and experiences, pursue their interests, form new friendships and enjoy a sense of belonging to a vibrant community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Hilden Oaks School (Fohos) | Tonbridge | £20k |
| Hawkedon Primary School Association | Berkshire | £20k |
| STEM High Fliers | Wolverhampton | £20k |
| The Josephine Butler Educational Trust | London | £20k |