THE ROTHERHAM U3A
The provision of learning and leisure activities for persons in the Rotherham area, who are no longer in full time gainful employment, (predominantly middle age and older age people), in the interests of advancing their social welfare and well being
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved financial viability in the 2024/25 period, finishing with a small surplus. Reserves were maintained in line with the trustees' advice to retain an amount equal to 50% of turnover. The organization operates entirely with unpaid volunteers and reported an increase in membership to over 450.
What the accounts disclose
“maintenance of reserves, in line with advice to retain at 50% of turnover.”
Trustees
- Bruce Cable
- Heather Mallan
- Jacqueline Anne Hamer
- Rita Christine Beresford
- Susan Cable
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £29k | £27k |
| 31/08/2024 | £24k | £26k |
| 31/08/2023 | £18k | £22k |
| 31/08/2022 | £15k | £18k |
| 31/08/2021 | £1k | £4k |
Common questions
Is THE ROTHERHAM U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved financial viability in the 2024/25 period, finishing with a small surplus. Reserves were maintained in line with the trustees' advice to retain an amount equal to 50% of turnover. The organization operates entirely with unpaid volunteers and reported an increase in membership to over 450. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 14/01/2026 | £9k | Wellness through sport |