Wantage and Grove U3a
Analysis
Wantage and Grove U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in July 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Wantage and Grove U3a reported income of £22k and spending of £22k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £5,531 to £22k (+296%), an average of +41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 350%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Wantage and Grove 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 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Newark and Sherwood Concert Band (£22k), Commotio (£22k) and Peter Warlock Society (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our aim is to encourage older citizens no longer in full time employment to meet and share their knowledge, skills, interests and experiences whatever their background with others in a social and welcoming atmosphere. Our activities include talks, small study groups, outings and social gatherings.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Newark and Sherwood Concert Band | Newark | £22k |
| Commotio | Exeter | £22k |
| Peter Warlock Society | Folkestone | £22k |
| Claygate Choral Society | Surrey | £22k |