THE LIPHOOK U3A
Provision of educational activities for people of retirement age.
Objects
The charity’s object (‘the object’) is the advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in Liphook and the surrounding area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £1,836.14 for the year ended 31 January 2025, compared to a surplus of £226.48 in the previous year. Total receipts were £54,460.28, while total payments amounted to £56,296.42. The current year closing balance of unrestricted reserves (General Fund) decreased to £13,739.10 from £15,575.24.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
Trustees
- Andrew Frederick Earwakerchair
- Carolyn Mary Cope
- Carolyn Williamson MBE
- Christopher Ian Patrick Havers
- Colin Brash
- Eric Brinley Harkus
- JANET PATRICIA MOORE
- Pauline Murdoch
- Roderick Henry Hursthouse
- Sarah Windibank
- Susan Elizabeth Widdup
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £56k | £49k |
| 31/01/2025 | £54k | £56k |
| 31/01/2024 | £52k | £52k |
| 31/01/2023 | £40k | £43k |
| 31/01/2022 | £17k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE LIPHOOK U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £1,836.14 for the year ended 31 January 2025, compared to a surplus of £226.48 in the previous year. Total receipts were £54,460.28, while total payments amounted to £56,296.42. The current year closing balance of unrestricted reserves (General Fund) decreased to £13,739.10 from £15,575.24.