HGS U3A

Registered charity 1182530 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

1.. To advance the education of middle-aged and older people who are not in full timegainful employment, 2. The provision of facilities for leisure time and recreational activities.3. It enables its members to share knowledge and experience thereby continuing to learn, in particular through establishing Interest Groups and convening meetings of members with shared interests.

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Latest income
£53k
Latest spending
£53k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a minimal surplus of £40, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of £5,459. Free reserves stood at £26,985, an increase from the prior year's £20,730, supported by increased subscription income and deferred funds. The trustees note that venue costs increased significantly due to higher hourly charges and activity levels.

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.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Barnet

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/05/2026£53k£53k
31/05/2025£36k£41k
31/05/2024£38k£40k
31/05/2023£18k£20k
31/05/2022£14k£15k

Common questions

Is HGS U3A financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a minimal surplus of £40, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of £5,459. Free reserves stood at £26,985, an increase from the prior year's £20,730, supported by increased subscription income and deferred funds. The trustees note that venue costs increased significantly due to higher hourly charges and activity levels. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.