Verwood U3a
Analysis
Verwood U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Verwood. It was registered in June 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 July 2025, Verwood U3a reported income of £25k and spending of £17k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £1 to £25k (+2494400%), an average of +1157% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 674100%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Verwood U3a sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of the Good Shepherd Catholic School (£25k), The Friends of Egglescliffe School Music (£25k) and Friends at Becket School (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The U3A movement encourages its members to share knowledge and talents with each other in informal learning interest groups. This self help model empowers members to create opportunities to learn in ways that suit them best. As a result, members contribute to a wide range of engaging and stimulating activities in an atmosphere of mutual support and companionship. Members study for enjoyment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Good Shepherd Catholic School | London | £25k |
| The Friends of Egglescliffe School Music | Stockton-On-Tees | £25k |
| Friends at Becket School | Worthing | £25k |
| The Friends of Castle Hill School | Gloucester | £25k |