BUSHEY AND DISTRICT U3A
(i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of older people no longer in full time gainful employment in Bushey, Hertfordshire and its surrounding locality,(ii) to provide facilities for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the above persons in the interests of their social welfare,
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's finances remain in a healthy state, with an accumulated surplus of £11,003 following a year-end deficit of £7,472. The trustees maintain reserves at an appropriate level to replace equipment and fund requirements without recourse to members.
What the accounts disclose
“Gift Aid continues to provide additional income of just under £4 for each registered member” — page 3
“Our policy is to maintain reserves at an appropriate level in order to ensure the ability to replace equipment and fund other U3A requirements as required, without recourse to our members.”
Trustees
- Andrew Gunton
- Ann Wendy Wright
- Anthony Baron
- Gill Freed
- Gillian Gurner
- Pearl Mcmanus
- Richard Lampert
- Stephanie Benjamin
- susan galan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £30k | £36k |
| 31/03/2024 | £36k | £33k |
| 31/03/2023 | £26k | £22k |
| 31/03/2022 | £5k | £9k |
| 31/03/2021 | £17k | £12k |
Common questions
Is BUSHEY AND DISTRICT U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances remain in a healthy state, with an accumulated surplus of £11,003 following a year-end deficit of £7,472. The trustees maintain reserves at an appropriate level to replace equipment and fund requirements without recourse to members. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.