Frodsham University of the Third Age (U3a)
Analysis
Frodsham University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cheshire. It was registered in September 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Frodsham University of the Third Age (U3a) reported income of £15k and spending of £7,844, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2024 to December 2025, income grew from £15k to £15k (+5.9%), an average of +5.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 67% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Frodsham University of the Third Age (U3a) sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Manor Road Parent, Teacher & Friends Association (£15k), Oxspring Primary School PTA (£15k) and St John the Evangelist Parent Teacher Association (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
U3A Frodsham provides life long learning in a friendly, social setting for older people in Frodsham and the surrounding area. We have a monthly meeting for all members with speakers on a wide variety of topics. We currently have 32 different interest groups which members organise and contribute to. National U3A provides Summer Schools, online resources, 5 magazines a year and subject advisors.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Road Parent, Teacher & Friends Association | Huddersfield | £15k |
| Oxspring Primary School PTA | Sheffield | £15k |
| St John the Evangelist Parent Teacher Association | Cheshire | £15k |
| CFL Trust | Stroud | £15k |