UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE BROMLEY
We are a self help organisation offering members a chance to meet others and to use or increase their knowledge, skills and experience through a variety of opportunities. We have over 80 different study groups such as art, computers, local studies, theatre, travel, keep fit all run by the members for the members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £94,471 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £16,620 to £10,058. Per the Treasurer's Report, the charity's reserves policy is to hold sufficient sums to meet ongoing expenditures, and the trustees consider the available funds adequate for working capital. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“u3a's policy on reserves is to hold sufficient sums to enable it to meet its ongoing expenditures.”
Trustees
- SANDRA BODENchair
- ANGELA CHRISTINA DOWLING
- CELIA DIANE THOMPSON
- Carole Blacher
- GARY ALOYSIUS CHIN
- Jonathan Pearce
- Laurence Burr
- Linda Margaret Archibald
- PATRICIA ANNE APPS
- PETER BROWNE
- Shirley Elizabeth Corney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £88k | £94k |
| 31/12/2024 | £68k | £71k |
| 31/12/2023 | £59k | £60k |
| 31/12/2022 | £53k | £49k |
| 31/12/2021 | £31k | £20k |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE BROMLEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £94,471 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £16,620 to £10,058. Per the Treasurer's Report, the charity's reserves policy is to hold sufficient sums to meet ongoing expenditures, and the trustees consider the available funds adequate for working capital. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/06/2005 | £61 | "Bromley University Of The Third Age Will Use A Grant To Create A Book Recording The Wartime Memories Of Their Members Who Lived And Served D" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/06/2005 | £1k | Bromley War Memories |