Warley, University of the Third Age
Analysis
Warley, University of the Third Age is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brentwood. It was registered in August 2022, 4 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 2026, Warley, University of the Third Age reported income of £11k and spending of £13k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2026, income fell from £12k to £11k (-14%), an average of -4.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 109% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Warley, University of the Third Age 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 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Richmondshire District Scout Council (£11k), Shalford Infants School PTA (£11k) and Stow PTFA (£11k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The u3a is a member led charitythat is focussed on participative learning. Most of the educational activities are run in small groups and run by the members for the members. The structure and content includes seminars, workshops, discussion groups, speaker meetings and activity groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Richmondshire District Scout Council | North Yorkshire | £11k |
| Shalford Infants School PTA | Guildford | £11k |
| Stow PTFA | Gloucestershire | £11k |
| Knockholt Church of England School Parent Teacher Association | Knockholt | £11k |