HARLOW U3A
Harlow U3A is an affiliate of The Third Age Trust ("TAT"), operating in Harlow, Essex. We subscribe to the ethos and goals of TAT. Our membership is inclusive and diverse, providing opportunities for education, self-improvement, physical recreation and social interaction for "Third Agers" - those in or approaching retirement from full-time work, by working and sharing in "Interest Groups".
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Harlow U3A operated on a voluntary basis with no remunerated roles or employees, resulting in a net surplus of £3,863 for the year. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £19,942, which exceeds its stated policy target of holding cash no less than 30% of annual income. The trustees confirm that the organization has no fixed assets and can cease activities without significant cost.
What the accounts disclose
“Our policy on reserves is – 1. to operate within an annual budget so that our cash balance at any point in time is no less than 30% of annual income.”
“It is the successor to the dissolved charity, Harlow and Surrounding Areas U3A, and received the assets of that charity.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/06/2022)
Trustees
- ISOBEL JANE WINTERBOTHAMchair
- Christine Chesham
- Christine Williams
- Hazel Sugarman
- Helen Margaret Simpson
- Imelda Gunn
- Joan Carol Jones
- Marion Newell
- Nusrat Shah
- Peter Raymond Houghton
- Sister Lorna Walsh
- Vipinkumar Patel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £48k | £44k |
| 31/03/2024 | £46k | £44k |
| 31/03/2023 | £36k | £38k |
Common questions
Is HARLOW U3A financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Harlow U3A operated on a voluntary basis with no remunerated roles or employees, resulting in a net surplus of £3,863 for the year. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £19,942, which exceeds its stated policy target of holding cash no less than 30% of annual income. The trustees confirm that the organization has no fixed assets and can cease activities without significant cost. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.