Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a)
Analysis
Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in August 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 March 2025, Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) reported income of £17k and spending of £19k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £8,788 to £17k (+98%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 73%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Highbridge University of the Third Age (U3a) sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Arundel Church of England Primary School (£17k), Beenham School Fund (£17k) and The Parliamentary History Yearbook Trust (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The U3A movement encourages its members to share their knowledge and talents freely with each other in informal learning interest groups. This self-help model empowers members to create their own opportunities to learn in the ways that suit members best. Members contribute to a wide range of engaging and stimulating interest groups in an atmosphere of mutual support and companionship.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Arundel Church of England Primary School | West Sussex | £17k |
| Beenham School Fund | Reading | £17k |
| The Parliamentary History Yearbook Trust | London | £17k |
| The Light Christian School | Grays | £17k |