THORPE BAY U3A
Registration #1138162 · Registered
https://thorpebayu3a.org/hyltont@blueyonder.co.uk
17 Rackenford Shoeburyness SS3 8BE
(i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Thorpe Bay and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare.
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About THORPE BAY U3A
THORPE BAY U3A is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1138162). 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), THORPE BAY U3A reported a total income of £50,384 and total expenditure of £51,744, a spending ratio of 103% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, THORPE BAY U3A describes its activities as follows: (i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Thorpe Bay and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THORPE BAY 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: 102.7% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £50,384 | £51,744 | 103% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026