UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE LEEDS
U3A Leeds is devoted to lifelong learning, providing opportunities for those in the Leeds area no longer in full time employment to share skills and interests by learning together.We hold fortnightly general meetings, usually with a speaker, and have special interest groups where members can share their knowledge, skills, and experiences.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a modest surplus of £4,588 during the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased activity. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £22,857 in unrestricted reserves, which is below its stated policy target of covering six months of regular operating activity. The charity is part of the Third Age Trust network and faces risks primarily related to a lack of volunteers for trustee roles.
What the accounts disclose
“Our Finance Policy is “to keep a level of reserves that will cover 6 months of regular operating activity”.”
Trustees
- Elizabeth Karen Frood
- Janet Christine Powell
- John Andrew Thurston
- Josephine Karen Turner
- Linda Anne Greenland
- MAX EDWARD RICHARD DUDLEY
- Malcolm Charles Sawyer
- Suzanne Higginbotham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £31k |
| 31/03/2024 | £33k | £30k |
| 31/03/2023 | £29k | £28k |
| 31/03/2022 | £16k | £19k |
| 31/03/2021 | £6k | £6k |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE LEEDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a modest surplus of £4,588 during the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by increased activity. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £22,857 in unrestricted reserves, which is below its stated policy target of covering six months of regular operating activity. The charity is part of the Third Age Trust network and faces risks primarily related to a lack of volunteers for trustee roles. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.