UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE IN KENNET (WILTSHIRE)
Our charity is democratic, self funded and a self managed organisation which exists to provide education & leisure activities for men & women, no longer in full time employment. Activities are organised entirely by members who both learn from & teach each other. At present nearly 70 groups meet to discuss & learn about a wide variety of subjects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £16,538 at the year-end, resulting in a surplus of income over expenditure of £1,178 for the period. The trustees report that the organization continues to grow, with membership increasing by 7.1% to 758 members. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounting records or compliance with regulations.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income is member subscriptions.” — page 4
Trustees
- ANNETTE WEAVER
- Alastair Mark Sheen
- Alison Dewar
- Bin Ngah Hamzah
- David Pocock
- Gavin Maxwell-Hart
- Georgina Neville
- Jeffery Hide
- Jill Chambers
- Julian Beames
- Michael Colin Morison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £28k | £26k |
| 31/07/2024 | £22k | £25k |
| 31/07/2023 | £11k | £12k |
| 31/07/2022 | £23k | £22k |
| 31/07/2021 | £8k | £6k |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE IN KENNET (WILTSHIRE) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £16,538 at the year-end, resulting in a surplus of income over expenditure of £1,178 for the period. The trustees report that the organization continues to grow, with membership increasing by 7.1% to 758 members. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accounting records or compliance with regulations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2004 | £4k | IT equipment & promotional event |