HUTTON UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE

Registered charity 1151082 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HUTTON U3A

We provide educational and social activities for retired/semi retired people over the age of 55. These include speakers on matters of general interest ie the EU, history, nature, authors and art. We also have theatre outings, visits to historical houses/gardens and museums. Various groups are also run by the members which include walking, book clubs and astronomy.

Objects

THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE EDUCATION OF OLDER PEOPLE AND THOSE WHO ARE RETIRED FROM FULL TIME WORK BY ALL MEANS, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCIVE TOLEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £1,795 for the year ending 31 March 2026, with total reserves increasing to £14,265. The Treasurer's report attributes this to increased membership fees and Gift Aid, while noting rising costs for venue hires and speakers. The charity maintains a sound financial position, evidenced by the decision to maintain subscription fees despite agreed increases.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
• Complaints handling
• Complaints policy and procedures
• Conflicting interests
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Internal risk management policy and procedures
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
• Social media policy and procedures
• Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Trustees · trustee networks

• Susan Shaperchair
• Colin John Shaper
• Corrinne Ann Bartell
• Elaine Miller
• Gavin Cowlard
• Jane Oliver · trustee of 1 other charity
• Janet Blanche Holt
• Jennifer Marsh
• John Hood
• Margaret Bright
• Paul Dennis Sullivan
• Stephen Allen Marsh
• Stephen Pierre Priem
• Susan Russell
• Suzanne Jane Priem

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

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