MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
We have a programme that is wide and varied provided by 29 interest groups. It ranges from history, classical music, antiques and collectibles, bowls, bridge, soft tennis, gardening, theatre visits, walking and wine appreciation, the latter activity boasts three separate groups which says as much about conviviality as oenology! We cater for 258 members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a secure financial position, having maintained membership fees at the previous year's level. The main account holds £7,040.56 in reserves, which the trustees describe as covering six months of operating costs, with any surplus refunded to members via reduced subscriptions. Group accounts are entirely self-financing and excluded from the main reserve calculation.
What the accounts disclose
“Group Receipts £12,005.46”
“6 months operating costs in main Account.”
Trustees
- Christopher Kennedychair
- Carole Harrison
- David Drew
- Elaine Huckerby
- Gill Mallinder
- Jacqueline Harkin
- Jean Hatton
- John Lawes
- Kathryn Henshaw
- Linda Kennedy
- Philip William Tucker
- SHEILA PEGG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £25k | £25k |
| 31/07/2024 | £24k | £23k |
| 31/07/2023 | £26k | £24k |
| 31/07/2022 | £20k | £22k |
| 31/07/2021 | £5k | £5k |
Common questions
Is MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a secure financial position, having maintained membership fees at the previous year's level. The main account holds £7,040.56 in reserves, which the trustees describe as covering six months of operating costs, with any surplus refunded to members via reduced subscriptions. Group accounts are entirely self-financing and excluded from the main reserve calculation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.