2022-12-31-accounts

(eg. trust,	(eg. trust,	(eg. trust,	association,		company)	company)
	Trustee selection				methods		Trustees are members ofthe U3A and collectively form the committee
	(eg.	appointed by.			elected by)		which runs it. The AGM elects the committee members, but more can be
							co-opted as required during the year. Each Trustee is required to answer
							questions regarding their suitability and probity to act as aTrustee for the
							charit .
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							Canterbury 5 District U3A is a learning co-operative which draws upon
							the knowledge, experience and skills of its members to organise courses,
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
							organisation exists for members to share and enjoy learning and
							members are encouraged to both lead and learn.
							Chris Plant had ably led u3a through the Covid-19 Pandemic period. The 35'"AGM voted Robin Terry to be the new Chair. His stated objective
							was to continue to promote the growth and stability of Canterbury u3a as
							we re-launched a range ofactivities and courses in the post Pandemic
							penod.
Summary		ofthe main					Committee meetings were held mainly monthly, initially by zoom; and then returning to primarily face-to-face from April 2022.
activities		undertaken		for		the	The Chair, and President, attended the Third Age Trust (TAT) AGM in
public	benefit in relation					to	early October 2022.
these	objects (include				within
this section			the statutory				The University of Kent supports u3a Canterbury through a Memorandum
declaration			that trustees			have	of Understanding, as part oftheir commitment to engage with the public
had regard			to the guidance				through its research, and to strengthen its links with the community.
issued	by	the Charity					Robin Terry took over from Rona Hodges as our Coordinator and
Commission			on public				attended the first post-Pandemic meeting, hosted by Professor Pothen at
benefit)							the University, in December.
							Membership ofthe u3a at the year- end was 1,100.The national u3a
							Seacon computer database system enables us to comply with GDPR
							legislation by ensuring that membership details are held securely within
							the system.
							For more details see section D below.

Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year	Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year	Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year	To assist in recruiting new members, joining days were re-introduced post Pandemic from the beginning ofthe year. Held on the first Friday morning of most months, they are hosted by the Membership Secretary and a band ofvolunteers. The objective is not only to recruit, but also to
			fully inform potential new members ofour u3a's ethos and principles and to explain current courses and activities available. Refreshments are
			provided.
			All new members receive a personal welcome letter from the Chair and a
			copy ofour latest Courses programme. A Brief Guide to being a member was updated for use in recruitment.
			An Open Day took place in the middle ofMay to "showcase" activities
			within Canterbury u3a for potential recruits. Information and taster
			sessions were provided and six new members joined. Our website also enables prospective members tojoin by following a link on the web site and this has proved to be popular.
			An Information card is produced annually; available after the AGM; listing key personnel contact details and important dates including Monthly meetings. A News Bulletin is sent out at the beginning ofeach month using the Beacon email system, supplemented by post for members without email. We have also let a contract to improve our internal email system to the committee members, course leaders and certain volunteer
			post holders.
			Our Canterbury office was staffed most Wednesday and Thursday mornings, offering photocopying and printing resources and general query resolution.
			Like all u3as in the country, we expedienced a temporary web site failure in late November. The Third Age Trust (TAT) appointed a new web-
			hosting contractor and our website was fully restored by our webmaster over the course ofa few weeks.
			Our courses and activities programme post pandemic began to grow again and, whilst we still ran some talks and courses on Zoom; face-to- face groups became the norm. We ran a total ofaround one hundred
			courses and activities in the year and are constantly recruiting new tutors and leaders from our membership. Walks, sea swimming, gardening and other outdoor activities complement a comprehensive and more academic learning programme, which also allows for such enjoyments as dancing and music making and other social activities.
			Face-to-face courses were free during 2022 thanks to the savings accrued from much reduced hall hire requirements during the previous 18 months ofPandemic restrictions and lockdowns. A new Courses Booking system was successfully launched in September.
			The Tutors, Leaders, Hosts and Coordinators are the "engine room" of Canterbury u3a. They are a committed and dependable group of people who share their knowledge, expertise and understanding ofa subject or activity. The annual lunch for them took place at the end ofApril.
			At our monthly meeting, we usually have an invited speaker. We learnt from and enjoyed the expediences ofan immigration judge; a look back at the 'I960s; and life as a private investigator. We also have Courses and
			Membership tables in the lobby to answer queries and facilitate easier
			access to information for some members.

				Other events included a Summer picnic and get together; an Autumn
				Quiz; a Bring and Share Christmas Lunch; and a Christmas Concert.
				Two five-day coach holidays were organised. At the beginning ofMay we
				enjoyed "The Historic Houses II; Heritage ofShropshire". In September
				we enjoyed touring through Essex and Suffolk.
				2022 has been particularly challenging from a financial point ofview. All
				courses were free during 2022 (due to reduced hall hire during the
				previous 18months of Pandemic restrictions and lockdowns), but income
				was restricted to members subs. The Treasurer had therefore to maintain
				careful control ofthe finances in order to ensure the viability ofthe u3a.
				The committee agreed the reserves policy in June 2013. Ittakes account
Briefstatement ofthe				ofadvice by the Charity Commission and that ofthe Third Age Trust. The
charity's policy on		reserves		committee on recommendation by the Treasurer determines the actual
				level.
Details ofany funds in deficit			materially	None
Further financial review details				(Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: e the charity's principal				Our U3A is supported through funds received from its members from subscriptions. These are used to fund our objectives as detailed in section C and D ofthis report through the hire ofcourse venues, rental of the office accommodation at Orange Street, payment ofspeaker fees etc.
	sources offunds	(including		A very small sum is received as interest payments from the bank.
	any fundraising);			A 5year look forward financial management plan is used to assist in
o	how expenditure has supported the key objectives			ensuring the financial security ofthe U3A. Progress is regularly reviewed by the committee.
	ofthe charity;			In order to continue to fund our activities the committee intend to resume
e	investment policy objectives including		and any	a policy applied in earlier years that a course fee will be applied for each course in our Main Programme 2023/4.
	ethical investment		policy
	adopted.
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				2022	2022	2021	2021
			f			f	f	f
Cash at Lloyds Bank A/C Cash at Lloyds bank A/C Cash at Lloyds bank A/C PayPal A/C Total cash 1stJan 2022 Net Movement ofFunds		Current Outings Deposit ex Financial	51,628 2,635 15,000 20 69,283	69,283		63,657		46,002 2,635 15,000 20 63,657
Statement				-9,437		5625.83
Fixed Assets @Y/E		2022		327		139
Total Value at Y/E		2022		60,173	60,173	69,422	69,422
REPRESENTED BY;
				31.12.22	Total	31.12.21	Tota I
CURRENT ASSETS				f		f
Cash at Lloyds Bank Cash at Lloyds bank Cash at Lloyds bank PayPal A/C	A/C A/C A/C	Current Outings Deposit		42,192 2,635 15,000 20		51,628 2,635 15,000 20
Sub Total at year end				59,847	59,847	69,283	69,283
FIXEDASSETS
B/Fwd				139		171
Purchased in Year				292		0
Total Fixed Assets				431		171
Less depreciation/written		off		104		32
Net Fixed Assets				327	327	139	139
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due
within 3 months		Bookings		0		0
PayPal/Chqs bfwd ex		last year-		-20		-20
PayPal/chqs	not	cld		20		20
				0	0		0
Net Assets					60,173		69,422

	2022	2021
INCOME 8( RESOURCES
Acti vities tofurther the chorrty's objectives
Incoming Resources
Net Subscriptions Courses and fees	22,189 0	22,518 0
Miscellaneous	88	0
Donations	752	59
Banl& Interest	8	2
Third Age Trust Grant	0	0
TFR ex Outings A/C	0	0
Outings -Receipts	0	0
Gift Aid Total Income Resources Expended	2,829 25,866	3,027 25,606
Course Expenses	2,426	68
Administration Rents Communications: Printing	4,084 20,025 1,040	2,791 11,462 582
Communications: Post	1,729	129
TAT Affiliation Fee Beacon Usage Fee Speakers	4,092 1,023 590	3,472 1,032 445
Outings Expenditure	0	0
Sub Total Asset Purchases	35,010	19,980
Laptops PCs	0	0
Orange St Equipment	292	0
Total Resources Expended Net resouces less net expenses NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS	35,302 -9,437	19,980 5,626
Funds bal. B/F at 1stJan Chqs cld ex last year 8& Chqs not cld at Y/E	69,283 0	63,657 0
Total Funds balance at year end	59,846	69,283