WHITBY WHALER U3A
Whitby Whaler U3A aims to increase and widen the provision of informal adult learning opportunities for third agers throughout the Whitby area, to enable members to pursue their interests, keep active and make new friends, improving members lives and enriching the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £8,140.87 for the year, following previous deficits, and holds cash reserves of £29,895.85. However, the trustees note a governance risk regarding the difficulty in finding volunteers to fill key officer roles in the future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the financial year 2024-25 the charity’s main account saw a total income of £46,008.10, made up almost entirely of members class fees and annual membership subscriptions.”
“As recommended by the national Third Age Trust umbrella organisation to which we are affiliated, we aim to hold sufficient reserves to meet expected expenditure for 6-12 months.”
“We are currently struggling to find members willing to step up to shadow the key offices of Chair, Treasurer and Secretary required by our constitution, so that they can take on the roles when the incumbent officers need to step down.”
Trustees
- Trevor William Barrowcliffechair
- Janice Shade
- Sandra Jane Goodship
- Sheila Sloan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £96k | £88k |
| 31/07/2024 | £33k | £35k |
| 31/07/2023 | £31k | £36k |
| 31/07/2022 | £28k | £29k |
| 31/07/2021 | £9k | £4k |
Common questions
Is WHITBY WHALER U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £8,140.87 for the year, following previous deficits, and holds cash reserves of £29,895.85. However, the trustees note a governance risk regarding the difficulty in finding volunteers to fill key officer roles in the future.