HOYLAKE, WEST KIRBY & DISTRICT U3A
An organisation for people of the 'third age' i.e. no longer working full time, nor with full time caring responsibilities. We pursue informal educational opportunities by means of interest groups (small groups of members who mutually inform each other on a topic of interest), speaker talks with outside speakers on a wide range of subjects and organise outings for members to places of interest.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £985 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £21,810. The trustees' report indicates a reserves policy to cover 6 to 12 months of regular operating activity, and the current reserves significantly exceed this stated target.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to keep a level of reserves that will cover 6 to 12 months of regular operating activity.”
Trustees
- Terence Paul McKeownchair
- Barry Kay Holland
- Carol Ann Bradstreet
- Catherine Ditchfield
- Dr Michael Waring
- Elizabeth Jane Webster Mrs
- Elizabeth Thorne
- Helen Crelley
- Jean Graham
- Jonathan James Francis Thornton
- Julie Lee
- Marjorie Hargreaves
- Peter Maurice Wright
- Wendy Elizabeth Lloyd McKeown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £26k | £27k |
| 31/03/2025 | £24k | £23k |
| 31/03/2024 | £22k | £22k |
| 31/03/2023 | £17k | £21k |
| 31/03/2022 | £22k | £14k |
Common questions
Is HOYLAKE, WEST KIRBY & DISTRICT U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £985 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £21,810. The trustees' report indicates a reserves policy to cover 6 to 12 months of regular operating activity, and the current reserves significantly exceed this stated target.