POOLE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
The objectives of Poole University of the Third Age (U3A) is the advancement of education, leisure time, and recreational activities of middle aged and older persons no longer in gainful employment, residing in Poole and the surrounding area. These objectives are achieved by the organising and running of educational and leisure courses, using rented venues and member's homes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £65,624 at the end of the period, which the trustees note are held to cover at least 50% of budgeted expenditure. The trustees confirmed there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Principal risks identified include a decline in membership numbers and large increases in venue hiring costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are held to cover at least 50% of budgeted expenditure.”
Trustees
- Alan Stuart Jowseychair
- Denise Marie Brown
- Jacqueline Bettess
- Janet Harrison
- Julia Margaret Palmer
- Margaret Riggs
- Ruaraidh Donald James MacKay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £70k | £59k |
| 31/08/2024 | £70k | £56k |
| 31/08/2023 | £64k | £71k |
| 31/08/2022 | £58k | £69k |
| 31/08/2021 | £853 | £14k |
Common questions
Is POOLE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £65,624 at the end of the period, which the trustees note are held to cover at least 50% of budgeted expenditure. The trustees confirmed there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Principal risks identified include a decline in membership numbers and large increases in venue hiring costs.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2004 | £3k | Digital equipment |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/12/2001 | £4k | "This group will use their award to produce a booklet of Broadstone including photographs from 1952 to 2002 mirroring 50 years of the Queen's" |