Thorley U3a
Analysis
Thorley U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in April 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.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Thorley U3a reported income of £70k and spending of £64k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £27k to £70k (+157%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 156%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Thorley U3a sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Beechwood Education Trust (£70k), Turnditch and District Playgroup (£70k) and The Quest Trust (£70k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development, for those residing in Thorley, Bishops Stortford and its surrounding locality.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Education Trust | Cambridge | £70k |
| Turnditch and District Playgroup | Belper | £70k |
| The Quest Trust | 33 Cavendish Square | £70k |
| Horn of Africa Women's and Children's Association | London | £70k |