THAMESIDE (WALLINGFORD) U3A
To advance the education of members with monthly lectures and a selection of interest groups and visits to places of Interest. Current Groups Antiques and Objets D'art, Art Appreciation, Bird Watching,Book Groups, Bridge, Computing, French, Genealogy, History, Latin, Longer Walking Groups, Money Group Music appreciation, Play Reading, Psychology, Rambling, Religions, Technology and Tutorial .
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity closed the financial year with a positive cash balance of £16,020.90, an increase from the previous year's opening balance. However, the Treasurer's report notes that on a comparable basis excluding early subscription receipts, expenses exceeded income by £810.00. The document does not disclose a reserves policy target or specific unrestricted reserves figures beyond the cash balance.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Charles Ian Shiptonchair
- ANTHONY FENNER
- Charmaine Anderson
- Hilary Jane Bailey
- Jane Milne
- Kenneth Johnstone
- Malcolm Brooks
- Robert Ferguson
- Sarah Robinson
- Yvonne Griffiths
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £47k | £45k |
| 31/03/2025 | £48k | £47k |
| 31/03/2024 | £28k | £28k |
| 31/03/2023 | £35k | £37k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £24k |
Common questions
Is THAMESIDE (WALLINGFORD) U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity closed the financial year with a positive cash balance of £16,020.90, an increase from the previous year's opening balance. However, the Treasurer's report notes that on a comparable basis excluding early subscription receipts, expenses exceeded income by £810.00. The document does not disclose a reserves policy target or specific unrestricted reserves figures beyond the cash balance.