CRAWLEY UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
Crawley u3a is a self-funded learning co-operative of older people which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. Members learn from each other in various interest groups through sharing their knowledge, skills and experience.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £21,027, which the trustees note is slightly over the minimum level of £4,000 required by their policy to cover six months of operating activity. While general membership activities incurred a small deficit of £3,640 due to specific events and setup costs, the overall financial position is described as providing a cushion against unexpected situations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have determined that aiming to keep a minimum level of unrestricted reserves that cover at least six months of regular operating activity would be sufficient.” — page 9
Trustees
- Graham Friday
- John Orthin Vaughan Williams
- Kim Robinson
- Marion Lang
- Moira Blackman
- Tricia Newell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £74k | £79k |
| 31/08/2024 | £66k | £61k |
| 31/08/2023 | £63k | £61k |
| 31/08/2022 | £35k | £40k |
| 31/08/2021 | £2k | £7k |
Common questions
Is CRAWLEY UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £21,027, which the trustees note is slightly over the minimum level of £4,000 required by their policy to cover six months of operating activity. While general membership activities incurred a small deficit of £3,640 due to specific events and setup costs, the overall financial position is described as providing a cushion against unexpected situations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.