# Handsworth Wood U3a

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1095185 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1095185)
- Latest income: £4,320; spending £4,913
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Recreation
- Who it helps: Older people, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Birmingham City
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/handsworth-wood-u3a

an educational/interests based club for people over the age of 50 who are not in full time employment

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | £4,320 | £4,913 | not filed |
| 30 Dec 2024 | £4,934 | £4,959 | not filed |
| 30 Dec 2023 | £4,743 | £5,010 | not filed |
| 30 Dec 2022 | £4,000 | £2,800 | not filed |
| 30 Dec 2021 | £2,500 | £1,052 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (i) To advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people longer in full time gainful employment in Handsworth Wood 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.

## What it funds

Handsworth Wood U3a is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and recreation for older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Handsworth Wood U3a reported income of £4,320 and spending of £4,913. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Dec 2025, it spent £18.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Handsworth Wood U3a in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Handsworth Wood U3a open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Handsworth Wood U3a is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Handsworth Wood U3a fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Birmingham City.

### Does Handsworth Wood U3a give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Handsworth Wood U3a makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Handsworth Wood U3a give each year?

The register does not break out Handsworth Wood U3a's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Dec 2025 was £4,913. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,747 a year.

### How large is Handsworth Wood U3a?

In its latest reported year Handsworth Wood U3a reported income of £4,320 and spending of £4,913.


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