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THE EPPING FOREST UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE

Registered charity 1090644 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as EPPING FOREST U3A

(i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in gainful employment in Epping Forest and its surrounding locality. (ii) the provision of facilities for leisure and recreational activities for the members in the interests of their social welfare. In furtherance of these objectives we currently have over 60 groups meeting on a regular basis.

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Latest income
£74k
Latest spending
£70k
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £3,832 for the year ended 31st August 2025, compared to a surplus of £1,890 in the previous year. Total income increased to £73,727 from £47,925, while total expenditure rose significantly to £69,895 from £45,155, largely driven by social events. The charity maintains positive account balances across its main, membership, and social funds.

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

What the accounts disclose

Governance: The Chair's report states: 'More importantly, the Committee cannot legally function without a Secretary and if we cannot appoint one soon, there is a real danger that this branch of the U3A will be closed down.' This indicates a serious internal control failure/operational risk.
“More importantly, the Committee cannot legally function without a Secretary and if we cannot appoint one soon, there is a real danger that this branch of the U3A will be closed down.” — 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.

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

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£74k£70k
31/08/2024£47k£45k
31/08/2023£52k£49k
31/08/2022£35k£39k
31/08/2021£8k£15k

Common questions

Is THE EPPING FOREST UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £3,832 for the year ended 31st August 2025, compared to a surplus of £1,890 in the previous year. Total income increased to £73,727 from £47,925, while total expenditure rose significantly to £69,895 from £45,155, largely driven by social events. The charity maintains positive account balances across its main, membership, and social funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.