Botley, Hedge End & District University of the Third Age (U3a)
Analysis
Botley, Hedge End & District University of the Third Age (U3a) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in August 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 March 2026, Botley, Hedge End & District University of the Third Age (U3a) reported income of £21k and spending of £16k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2025 to March 2026, income grew from £16k to £21k (+26%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Botley, Hedge End & District University of the Third Age (U3a) sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Wheathampstead Scout Group (£21k), Compton & Shawford Festival Choir (£21k) and The Women's History Network (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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 IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Wheathampstead Scout Group | St. Albans | £21k |
| Compton & Shawford Festival Choir | Romsey | £21k |
| The Women's History Network | Colchester | £21k |
| Whitegrove Parents and Friends Association | Bracknell | £21k |