South Durham U3a
Analysis
South Durham U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Darlington. It was registered in February 2024, 2 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, South Durham U3a reported income of £16k and spending of £16k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income grew from £11k to £16k (+45%), an average of +45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, South Durham U3a sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cuddington Primary School PTA (£16k), Winchcombe Area U3a (£16k) and Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School PTFA (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Group and individual learning and social activities in a variety of accessible locations both indoors and outdoors.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cuddington Primary School PTA | Cheshire | £16k |
| Winchcombe Area U3a | Gloucestershire | £16k |
| Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School PTFA | Newton Abbot | £16k |
| Friends of Lakeside Primary School | Surrey | £16k |