KINGSWINFORD AND DISTRICT U3A
In addition to a monthy meeting which includes a guest speaker, and monthly coffee mornings we organise around 30 different study/interest groups who meet once or twice a month to pursue their chosen subject. These include Languages, History, Literature, Arts, Crafts, Geneaology, Discussion, Play Reading, Poetry, Creative Writing, Bowls, Line Dancing, Digital Photography, Walking and many others.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £22,806.42, comprising bank, investment, and petty cash balances. The independent examiner confirms that bank balances remain healthy and the financial statements reflect a fair view of the position, with no material matters or fraud detected.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity Commission recommends between 3 and 6 months of reserves are held.” — page 55
Trustees
- Antonio Aquino
- Catherine Robinson
- ELAINE BAYTUG
- Hilary Taylor
- Keith Price
- LYNDA BRETTELL
- Liz Saint
- Margaret Lloyd
- Martin Snell
- Peter Taylor
- Robert Parker
- Suzanne Patricia Bithell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £33k | £29k |
| 31/03/2024 | £10k | £7k |
| 31/03/2023 | £6k | £7k |
| 31/03/2022 | £6k | £6k |
| 31/03/2021 | £6k | £8k |
Common questions
Is KINGSWINFORD AND DISTRICT U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £22,806.42, comprising bank, investment, and petty cash balances. The independent examiner confirms that bank balances remain healthy and the financial statements reflect a fair view of the position, with no material matters or fraud detected. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/01/2006 | £4k | Computer Group |