BOURNEMOUTH U3A
Registration #800397 · Registered
https://bournemouth.u3asite.uk/info@bournemouthu3a.org.uk
St. James Institute 33A Stourfield Road BH5 2AR
The charity recruits tutors to lead groups to discuss or participate in a wide variety of topics and activities. We provide venues for about 100 classes ranging from academic subjects such as languages, literature, writing, philosophy and history to more active pursuits such as tennis, badminton, dancing, cycling, walking and keep-fit exercising, music and drama.
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About BOURNEMOUTH U3A
BOURNEMOUTH U3A is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 800397). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), BOURNEMOUTH U3A reported a total income of £74,052 and total expenditure of £70,984, a spending ratio of 96% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, BOURNEMOUTH U3A describes its activities as follows: The charity recruits tutors to lead groups to discuss or participate in a wide variety of topics and activities. We provide venues for about 100 classes ranging from academic subjects such as languages, literature, writing, philosophy and history to more active pursuits such as tennis, badminton, dancing, cycling, walking and keep-fit exercising, music and drama. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for BOURNEMOUTH U3A. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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: 95.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £74,052 | £70,984 | 96% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026