COLCHESTER U3A

About COLCHESTER U3A

COLCHESTER U3A is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1034354). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 72/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), COLCHESTER U3A reported a total income of £11,975 and total expenditure of £18,734, a spending ratio of 156% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, COLCHESTER U3A describes its activities as follows: U3A is an international organisation for the retired and others with time to devote to learning and teaching. People gain valuable knowledge through life's experiences which they can pass on to others by means of shared interest groups. All members are encouraged to contribute. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 156.4% of income spent on charitable work