Driffield & Wolds U3a
Analysis
Driffield & Wolds U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Driffield. It was registered in May 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, recreation and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Driffield & Wolds U3a reported income of £23k and spending of £22k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £14k to £23k (+61%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Driffield & Wolds U3a sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Leeds Templars District Scout Council (£23k), Village Hall (£23k) and East Surrey District Scout Council (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a network of local associations providing social, cultural and learning opportunities for retired and semi-retired people at minimal cost. There are over 1000 U3As, supported by a national organisation, the Third Age Trust, with over 375,000 members.Activities are run by and for members, who share their interests and skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Templars District Scout Council | Leeds | £23k |
| Village Hall | Northumberland | £23k |
| East Surrey District Scout Council | Surrey | £23k |
| 164th Sheffield (Stannington) Scout Group | Sheffield | £23k |