ROYSTON U3A
For the advancement of education and social interaction, in particular for retired or semi retired persons. In conducive to learning and personal development.Helps in the social and well being of older people.
Objects
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND IN PARTICULAR THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE NOT IN FULL TIME GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT WHO ARE IN THEIR THIRD AGE (BEING THE PERIOD AFTER THE FIRST AGE OF CHILDHOOD DEPENDENCE AND THE SECOND AGE OF FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT AND/OR PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY) RESIDING IN ROYSTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCIVE TO LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated income of £56,428 against outgoing costs of £30,443, resulting in a surplus of £25,985. The Treasurer described the accounts as showing a 'sound financial framework.' The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £25,985, comprising £16,228 in the Main Account and £9,757 in the Group Account.
What the accounts disclose
“Group Activities 23,176” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 5
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 30
Trustees
- JACKIE GELLERTchair
- MARION MARTIN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £30k | £30k |
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £19k |
| 31/03/2024 | £21k | £20k |
| 31/03/2023 | £17k | £16k |
| 31/03/2022 | £4k | £4k |
Common questions
Is ROYSTON U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated income of £56,428 against outgoing costs of £30,443, resulting in a surplus of £25,985. The Treasurer described the accounts as showing a 'sound financial framework.' The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £25,985, comprising £16,228 in the Main Account and £9,757 in the Group Account. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYSTON U3A | £30k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WETHERBY & DISTRICT U3A | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOWCESTER U3A | £47k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LINDSEY U3A | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SAWBRIDGEWORTH U3A | £82k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - YORK | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |