THE WARRINGTON U3A
Provision of facilities for educational and recreational activities to improve the health, and the mental and social welfare of older people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity faces financial pressure from rising accommodation and utility costs, with the 2024-25 year seeing costs exceed budget by £3,549. Projections indicate a potential deficit of £4,997 for 2025/2026 if subscription rates remain at £40, prompting a recommendation to raise fees to £45 to achieve a surplus. The charity relies on membership fees as its chief income source and notes that reserves would be drained if it runs at a loss.
What the accounts disclose
“membership fees are our chief income source” — page 1
“As a charity we are not allowed to run at a loss and our remaining reserves would also be drained.”
“resolved by a donation of five laptops from the Bury branch of DJH Accountants who were upgrading their hardware. We are very grateful to them for not only resolving our immediate issue but also providing extra equipment beyond what we could have hoped for through our own resources.”
Trustees
- Janice Hayeschair
- Deborah Taylor
- Jennifer Ann Ruffley
- Richard Mark Kong
- Stuart Neil Jamieson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 | £66k | £66k |
| 01/04/2024 | £68k | £66k |
| 01/04/2023 | £63k | £69k |
| 01/04/2022 | £46k | £41k |
| 01/04/2021 | £17k | £16k |
Common questions
Is THE WARRINGTON U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity faces financial pressure from rising accommodation and utility costs, with the 2024-25 year seeing costs exceed budget by £3,549. Projections indicate a potential deficit of £4,997 for 2025/2026 if subscription rates remain at £40, prompting a recommendation to raise fees to £45 to achieve a surplus. The charity relies on membership fees as its chief income source and notes that reserves would be drained if it runs at a loss.