u3a Accounts
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT STATEMENT 2024-2025
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U3A has sound, vision and computer equipment whose value is not included in the Balance Sheet.
A full list of this equipment is maintained by the Committee.
COMPARISONS 2024/25 with 2023/24.
Members are reminded Covid restrictions still had an effect on some financial transactions in 2023/2024.
RECEIPTS.
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_ MEMBERS SUBSCRIPTIONS £14,646.
Subscriptions being £14,646 reflects income from over 1,000 members at the rates fixed by committee for this year.
Included in the account is the sum of £274 Enrolment Fees paid in advance for 2025/26 by 18 members.
GROUP ACTIVITIES £32,025.
This amount arises from activities which were able to commence, and are continuing to restart following Covid restrictions, such as trips, location visits, speakers, open days, etc. The amount also includes members contributions of £13,598 towards the cost of group hire of venues for meetings.
MISCELLANEOUS £130.
Included are Holiday Commission from Riviera Ltd. Over £500 has been received from the company during 2025/26
PAYMENTS.
u3a Capitation £3,832.
Membership charges levied by T.A.T. for 2024/25.
General Administration £2,374.
Includes expenses on General running costs, printing and publicity etc.
Social Activities £2,542.
The provision of talks, social events and appropriate licence fees.
Group Activities £34,706.
Includes expenses involved in the provision of meetings including hire of venues for group meetings £16,186. Groups undertook trips and visits to places of interest.
Balance Sheet.
The General Fund balance currently holding assets which are being carried forward into 2025/2026, at £18,869 is at a level comparable to those that existed at year end in pre Covid
years.
The current balance in commensurate with Charity Commission and u3a guide lines, and it is considered, these assets are currently in a stable position.
EricJ Bassett Treasurer, Haywards Heath & District u3a
HAYWARDS HEATH and DISTRICT U3A (Registered Charity No 10089940) Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 July 2025
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RECEIPTS 2025 2024
Membership Subscriptions These accounts have been approved by the committee for
Gift Aid Income Tax Recovery presentation to the forthcoming AGM.
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Group [Activities] £18,521 | 23,861 .
Total Receipts | 250,546 | £46,951 | Signed
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Total Payments
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Balance carried forward at 31st July 2025 | £18.69 | £15,801 |
Total Funds
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Current Account PLEASE SEE OVERLEAF “NOTES TO ACCOUNTS”
Total Assets | ¢1,g69 | £15,801 |
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ACCOUNTE EXAMINER’S’ REPORT
The records kept by the Treasurer are meticulous and the balance Sheet represents an accurate appraisal of the position at 31% July and | have no hesitation in signing them as a true record.
Observations NOT Criticisms
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Gift Aid receipts represents approximately 50% sign up of the membership, and although not
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‘- all members may pay tax, an increase in sign ups would assist in maintaining the current competitive subscription.
There are approx. 35 groups that use halls at a nett cost of just over £2,500.
9 groups contribute a surplus of £2,000
Notably Gardens and Wine approx. £800 and
4 others over £1,000 between them
There was therefore a true deficit of approx. £4,500.
The 2 Pastels Groups £540
| Lace | £480 | |
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| Bridge | £425 | |
| Poetry | £410 | |
| Handbells | -- | £350 |
5 groups over £250 each : -
10 over £100 each
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