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SHERBORNE U3A

Registered charity 1085915 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SHERBORNE THIRD AGE TRUST, SHERBORNE THIRD AGE TRUST U3A

Provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational facilities in order to improve life for middle aged and elderly people.

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Latest income
£29k
Latest spending
£25k
Registered
2001
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that Sherborne u3a reported a surplus for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £15,470.46. The trustees confirm that financial risks are well managed and the organization is comfortable with its financial position.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Members Subscriptions (99% of income)
“Sherborne u3a’s income is derived almost solely from members’ subscriptions and tax refunds under the Government Gift Aid scheme.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee of a hall hired by the charity
“One Sherborne u3a trustee is also a trustee of one of the halls that is hired for the use of activity groups.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Dorset · Somerset · Wiltshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£29k£25k
31/08/2024£23k£28k
31/08/2023£24k£22k
31/08/2022£18k£21k
31/08/2021£15k£5k

Common questions

Is SHERBORNE U3A financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Sherborne u3a reported a surplus for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £15,470.46. The trustees confirm that financial risks are well managed and the organization is comfortable with its financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.