Royston U3a
Analysis
Royston U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Royston. It was registered in September 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Royston U3a reported income of £30k and spending of £30k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £3,892 to £30k (+683%), an average of +67% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 346%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, Royston U3a sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Valley Community Association (£30k), The Spring Trust (£30k) and Downe Village Hall (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
For the advancement of education and social interaction, in particular for retired or semi retired persons. In conducive to learning and personal development.Helps in the social and well being of older people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Community Association | South Yorkshire | £30k |
| The Spring Trust | Cambridge | £30k |
| Downe Village Hall | Kent | £30k |
| Davis-Rubens Charitable Trust | Chelmsford | £30k |