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| Canterbury 8 District U3A is a learning co-operative which draws upon |
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| the knowledge, experience and skills of its members to organise courses, |
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| Summary ofthe objects charity set out in its governing document |
ofthe | interest groups, events and activities in accordance with the wishes ofthe membership. Learning is purely for pleasure with no distinction made between group leaders and learners. No accreditation or certificates exist and there are no assessments or qualifications to be gained. The |
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| organisation exists for members to share and enjoy learning and |
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| members are encouraged to both lead and learn. |
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| 2021 proved to be another challenging year as we learned to adapt to the |
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| changing rules surrounding Covid. We continued to follow Government |
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| advice throughout. Our Chair initially held four Zoom chat sessions each |
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| week to give members the opportunity to meet and ease feelings of |
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| isolation. It was decided to continue with these Zoom meetings once a |
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| week even, when face to face meetings resumed later on in 2021. |
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| Summary ofthe main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within |
The committee met 11times in 2021 via Zoom but intend to recommence face-to-face meetings in April 2022. Forthe second year running we held the AGM 2021 on Zoom. |
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| this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity |
We continue to have a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Kent, and Rona Hodges as our Coordinator liaises with them when there is a project in which our members can be involved. |
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| Commission on public benefit) |
The membership of Canterbury and District U3A fell to around 1120 members. During the year the committee met 11times all ofwhich were |
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| via Zoom. The Beacon computer management system that was |
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| introduced in 2018continued to prove useful on membership matters. |
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| Beacon also helps us to comply with the GDPR legislation by ensuring |
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| that membership details are held securely within the system. |
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| Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year |
The Beacon computer management system that was introduced in 2018 continued to prove useful on membership matters. Beacon also helps us to comply with the GDPR legislation by ensuring that membership details are held securely within the system. |
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| We have only been unable to use the office at Orange Street in the latter part of2021 due to the COVID 19restrictions. Certain committee |
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| members and others have been able to maintain our computer systems on the G-suite together with Beacon and our web site from their homes. |
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| As a result we have been able to keep our U3A alive and maintain a service to our members through the use ofZoom. |
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| Our Website enables prospective members tojoin by following a link on the web site. The Courses Team and Tutors introduce courses on Zoom |
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| and there have been over 500 members joining them. As the Covid-19 restrictions have eased we have been able to offer a mixture ofFace to Face courses and via Zoom. A wide variety ofcourses are offered for |
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| example —history, languages, literature, astronomy, health issues, art, yoga, ukulele, recorder, psychology and many more. |
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| In addition to the Chat sessions referred to in section C, Communications with all members have been maintained via a Bulletin, which is sent via |
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| email once a month with a "keeping in touch" letter from the Chair. This is also distributed by post to people without email. Very good friendships have been formed and we all enjoyed being in touch with other people on- line, whilst being unable to meet physically with friends and relatives. |
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| The Chair attends the Network meetings and maintains contact with other chairs of neighbouring u3a's. The Chair attended the National AGM and attended Network meetings via Zoom quarterly. |
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| ln July 2021 we arranged a riverside picnic to enable members to meet, |
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| was a very happy gathering in glorious sunshine and really helped ease the feelings of isolation felt by many. |
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| Monthly meetings were conducted on Zoom until September when we resumed face to face meetings; with a variety ofvery interesting speakers. |
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| Open Day and the Launch ofthe Autumn Programme was held in September, with a display ofcrafts on show and music played on the street. Over 20 new members joined our u3a at the event. |
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| A quiz in November organised was very well attended and enjoyed by members. |
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| In December we were very pleased to be able to hold a bring and share Christmas lunch. The Christmas Concert the following week provided a very festive end to the year as we were entertained by singers, ukuleles, finger pickers, recorders. |
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| At all these events the hospitality team provided refreshments which is |
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| much appreciated by all. |
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| Roger and Margaret Lansdell organised two holidays in 2021 one to |
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| Northumberland and another to Northampton. The holidays are very popular with our members. |
| Consolidated B |
alan | ce Sheet a | s at31stD | ecember 202 | 1 | |||
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| Ail funds | listed are | Unrestricted | ||||||
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| Cash at Lloyds Bank | A/C | Current | 46,002 | 41,257 | ||||
| Cash at Lloyds bank | A/C | Outings | 2,635 | 2,635 | ||||
| Cash at Uoyds bank | A/C | Deposit | 15,000 | 15,000 | ||||
| PayPa I A/C |
20 | 20 | ||||||
| Total cash at Bank 1stJan | 63,657 | 63,657 | 58,912 | 58,912 | ||||
| Net Movement ofFunds ex Financial | ||||||||
| Sta'tefnent | 5,626 | 4745.04 | ||||||
| Fixed Assets @Y/E | 139 | 170 | ||||||
| Total Value at Y/E | 69,422 | 69,422 | 63,828 | 63,828 | ||||
| REPRESENTED BY; | ||||||||
| 31.12.21 | Total | 31.12.20 | Total | |||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | f | f | ||||||
| Cash at I.loyds Bank | A/C | Current | 51,628 | 46,002 | ||||
| Cash at Lloyds bank | A/C | Outings | 2,635 | 2,635 | ||||
| Cash at l.loyds bank | A/C | Deposit | 15,000 | 15,000 | ||||
| PayPal A/C | 20 | 20 | ||||||
| Cash at bank 1stJan | N/A | N/A | ||||||
| Sub Total at year end | 69,283 | 69,283 | 63,657 | 63,657 | ||||
| FIXEDASSETS | ||||||||
| B/Fwd | 171 | 754 | ||||||
| Purchased in Year |
0 | 0 | ||||||
| Totai Fixed Assets | 171 | 754 | ||||||
| Less depreciation/written | off | 32 | 583 | |||||
| Net Fixed Assets | 139 | 171 | ||||||
| CREDITORS | ||||||||
| Amounts faliing due |
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| within 3 months | Bookings | 0 | 0 | |||||
| PayPal/Chqs bfwd ex |
last year- | -20 | -20 | |||||
| PayPal/chqs | not | cld | 20 | 20 | ||||
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| 69,422 | 63,828 |
| 1STJANUARY 2021to 31STDEC | EMBER 2021 | |
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| 2020 | ||
| INCOME k RESOURCES | ||
| Activities tofurther the charity's objectives | ||
| incoming Resources |
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| Net Subscriptions | 22,518 | 25,032 |
| Courses and fees | 0 | 524 |
| Miscellaneous | 59 | 6 |
| Bank Interest | 2 | 5 |
| Third Age Trust Grant | 0 | 0 |
| TFRex Outings A/C |
0 | 0 |
| Outings -Receipts | 0 | 0 |
| Gift Aid | 3,027 | 3,085 |
| Total Income | 25,606 | 28,652 |
| Resources Expended | ||
| Course Expenses | 68 | 577 |
| Administration | 2,791 | 2311 |
| Rents | 11,462 | 12,531 |
| Communications: Printing |
582 | 374 |
| Communications: Post |
129 | 1.171 |
| TATAffiliation Fee |
3,472 | 5,040 |
| Beacon Usage Fee | 1,032 | 1,476 |
| Speakers | 445 | 427 |
| Outings Expenditure |
0 | 0 |
| Sub Total | 19,980 | 23,907 |
| Asset Purchases | ||
| Laptops PCs |
0 | 0 |
| Orange St Equipment | 0 | 0 |
| Total Resources Expended | 19,980 | 23,907 |
| Net resouces less net expenses | 5,626 | 4,745 |
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
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| Funds bal. B/F at 1stJan | 63,657 | 58,912 |
| Chqs cld ex last year S.Chqs not cld at Y/E | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds balance at year end | 69,283 | 58,907 |