Blyth U3a
Analysis
Blyth U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Blyth. It was registered in April 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 2026, Blyth U3a reported income of £20k and spending of £18k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2025 to August 2026, income grew from £16k to £20k (+27%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2026, when income rose by 27%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Blyth U3a sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Ewelme School (£20k), Friends of Mayfield (£20k) and Friends of Olga (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Blyth U3A provides opportunites for its members to socialise, learn new skills, visit new places and enjoy recreation. We try to arrange interesting and stimulating speakers. We have over 20 groups organised by the members themselves on a range of subjects, for example, artistic, sporting, local history and many other social activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Ewelme School | Wallingford | £20k |
| Friends of Mayfield | London | £20k |
| Friends of Olga | London | £20k |
| Woodhouse Grove School Foundation | Bradford | £20k |