CHRISTCHURCH UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
We offer a programme of educational and leisure activity for those no longer in full time work, comparable to local U3A's nationwide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a stable financial position with sustained membership levels exceeding 1,000. However, the organization reported a current account loss of £10,049.09 for the year, driven by venue costs rising by 14% to £47,000. Reserves are being actively managed and reduced in line with Third Age Trust guidelines, with investment returns lower than previous years.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rosemary McCullochchair
- EILEEN JOAN LANCASTER
- Elaine Trayler
- Ian Peterkin
- Jackie Sherman
- Paul Francis Heighes
- Paula Watton
- Sarah Catherine Smith
- Susan Auriel Fillery
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £137k | £80k |
| 31/07/2024 | £132k | £120k |
| 31/07/2023 | £48k | £43k |
| 31/07/2022 | £56k | £50k |
| 31/07/2021 | £23k | £15k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTCHURCH UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a stable financial position with sustained membership levels exceeding 1,000. However, the organization reported a current account loss of £10,049.09 for the year, driven by venue costs rising by 14% to £47,000. Reserves are being actively managed and reduced in line with Third Age Trust guidelines, with investment returns lower than previous years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/08/2005 | £4k | Membership recruitment |
Charities like this
- MILTON KEYNES U3A (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE)
- WOKINGHAM UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
- UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - YORK
- THORNBURY U3A
- U3A IN LONDON
- THE SANDBACH AND DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTCHURCH UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MILTON KEYNES U3A (UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE) | £116k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WOKINGHAM UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - YORK | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THORNBURY U3A | £141k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| U3A IN LONDON | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |