Paddock Wood U3a
Analysis
Paddock Wood U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in September 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Paddock Wood U3a reported income of £51k and spending of £48k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £12k to £51k (+319%), an average of +43% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 226%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Paddock Wood U3a sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kolel Pardes Trust (£51k), Barking Rotary Kids Days Out (£51k) and Squirrel's Pre-School (Delamere Park) (£51k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The U3A members share their knowledge and talents freely with each other in informal learning interest groups. They create their own opportunities to learn in the ways that suit members best. As a result, members contribute to a wide range of engaging and stimulating interest groups in an atmosphere of mutual support and companionship. Members study not for qualifications but for enjoyment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kolel Pardes Trust | London | £51k |
| Barking Rotary Kids Days Out | Essex | £51k |
| Squirrel's Pre-School (Delamere Park) | Northwich | £51k |
| Friends of Long Ditton Infants School | Surrey | £51k |