Slough U3a
Analysis
Slough U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Slough. It was registered in June 2023, 3 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, Slough U3a reported income of £17k and spending of £14k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income grew from £11k to £17k (+58%), an average of +58% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 58%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Slough U3a sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Long Ridings Parents Association (£17k), Skegby St Andrew's School Fund (£17k) and Leven C E School Parents Teacher and Friends Association (£17k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
U3A exsists for 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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Long Ridings Parents Association | Essex | £17k |
| Skegby St Andrew's School Fund | Sutton-In-Ashfield | £17k |
| Leven C E School Parents Teacher and Friends Association | Beverley | £17k |
| 2nd Otley Scout Group | Otley | £17k |