U3a Saffron Walden
Analysis
U3a Saffron Walden is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in December 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, U3a Saffron Walden reported income of £71k and spending of £70k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £12k to £71k (+476%), an average of +55% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 298%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, U3a Saffron Walden sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South East Derbyshire Music Centre Trust (£71k), The Society of Designer-Craftsmen (£71k) and The Idries Shah Foundation (£71k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provides Human Resources and Volunteers in education and training involving both the Arts and Culture. Also provides the resources to enable Elderly and Older People to become involved with Sport and Recreation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South East Derbyshire Music Centre Trust | Derbyshire | £71k |
| The Society of Designer-Craftsmen | London | £71k |
| The Idries Shah Foundation | London | £71k |
| The European Doctors Orchestra | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £71k |