THE U3A CHELMSFORD
It is a self help group for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities. It draws upon knowledge, experience and skills of our own members to organise and provide interest groups in accordance with wishes of the membership
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,526.79 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in the accumulated fund to £7,329.09. The trustees confirm there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves held are stated as £18,156, with additional funds held for groups.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Alan Caddychair
- Alan Mayo
- Ann Elizabeth Bell
- Ann Goddard
- Brian David Littlechild
- Edmund Wood
- John Burrow
- Lesley Margaret Wood
- Linda Barbara Regan
- Michael Frederick Harmer
- Susan Elizabeth Osbourn
- Susan Joy Nankivell
- Wendy Ann Hubbard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £37k | £39k |
| 31/12/2024 | £39k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £30k | £29k |
| 31/12/2022 | £22k | £25k |
| 31/12/2021 | £14k | £14k |
Common questions
Is THE U3A CHELMSFORD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,526.79 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in the accumulated fund to £7,329.09. The trustees confirm there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Reserves held are stated as £18,156, with additional funds held for groups. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/08/2006 | £1k | Chelmsford University of Third Age |