The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a)
Analysis
The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hunstanton. It was registered in November 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 August 2026, The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) reported income of £13k and spending of £11k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £8,280 to £13k (+59%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 54%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Hunstanton University of the Third Age (U3a) sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Queen Elizabeth's Mercian School (£13k), Friends of Botley School (£13k) and Friends of Barnham Broom School (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The U3A encourages education and research through members sharing their knowledge and talents freely with each other in informal learning interest groups. Through this self-help model, members contribute to a wide range of engaging and stimulating interest groups in am atmosphere of mutual support and companionship.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth's Mercian School | Stafford | £13k |
| Friends of Botley School | Oxford | £13k |
| Friends of Barnham Broom School | Norwich | £13k |
| Arbitration Fund for African Students | London | £13k |