Birkdale and Ainsdale U3a
Analysis
Birkdale and Ainsdale U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Merseyside. It was registered in August 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Birkdale and Ainsdale U3a reported income of £11k and spending of £11k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2025 to March 2026, income fell from £14k to £11k (-21%), an average of -21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Birkdale and Ainsdale U3a sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Plumpton Activity Scheme (£11k), Priddy Village Hall (£11k) and Friends of Helmdon School (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Creating small clubs and groups for use by our members; arranging activities and outings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Plumpton Activity Scheme | Plumpton Green | £11k |
| Priddy Village Hall | Wells | £11k |
| Friends of Helmdon School | Northamptonshire | £11k |
| The Fishtoft Playing Field Trust | Boston | £11k |