Woodside U3a
Analysis
Woodside U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in February 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Woodside U3a reported income of £11k and spending of £11k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2,095 to £11k (+422%), an average of +51% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 120%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Woodside U3a sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Colchester Royal Grammar School Association (£11k), Bucklow School Charity of Richard Cumberbach and His Wife (£11k) and Friends of Morpeth All Saints (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Members establish and run, within guidelines set by the Trustees, a number of study groups covering a range of subjects and interests. There is also a regular monthly meeting open to all members at which talks are given on a variety of subjects. These activities enable members to learn by working together, sharing and developing their skills, and also assist in combatting social isolation
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Colchester Royal Grammar School Association | Colchester | £11k |
| Bucklow School Charity of Richard Cumberbach and His Wife | Knutsford | £11k |
| Friends of Morpeth All Saints | Morpeth | £11k |
| Beckers Green School Association | Braintree | £11k |