Trustees. Annual Report for the period ITY Penod start date Pefiod end date 2025 ,12 2025 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name U3A Canterbury & District Other names charity is known by Registered charity number {rf any) 1026681 Charity's principal address 8 OrarKJe Street Canterbury Kent Postcode CT1 2JA Names of the ¢harlty trustees who manage the charity Trustee narne Office rrf arry} Chair Vice Chair N•m• of pgrson lar body) entliled lnttnto8 If a Robin Terry Keith Watson Trevor Peel John Wetherell Treasurer Joint Membership Secretary Joint Membership Secretary Course Administrator Lizzie Arrow Angela Tippett Keith Kolsteren Lawren Stone Tim Landsman Jonathan Butchers 01.01.25- 07.04.25 Vice Chair 03.11.25- 31.12.25 10 Course Development Judith Gladman 12 13 14 Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of tho charity's trusts The constibJtion is based upon a model suggested by the Third Age Trust (TAT) to which the U3A Canterbury & DistnGt {U3A) is affiliated. This was last revised at the AGM on 13th July 2020 foll0vng further changes recommended by TAT and the Charity Commission. Type of goveming document TAR Marth 2012
How the charity is constituted Trust Trustee selection methods rustees are mem the U3A and collectively form Ihe commrttee which runs tl. The AGM elects the committee members, but more can be c&opted as required dursng the year. Each Trustee is required to answer questions regarding their suitability and probty to act as a Trustee for the chari Section C Ob'ectives and activities u3a Canterbury & District {C&D) is a teaming co-operative which draws upon the knowledge. experience and skills of ts rnembers to organise courses. interest groups, events and activities in accordance wrth the wishes of the membership. Leaming is purely for pleasure with no distinction made between group leaders artd leamers. No accreditation or certificates exist and there are no assessments or qualifications to be gainèd. The organisation exists for members to share and enjoy learning, and members are encouraged to both lead and leam. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document A steady increase in membership and a full programme of courses and events took pla in 2025 ExeGLrtive Committee meetings were held monthly. The Chair attended Kent u3a Networt events. and participated in u3a online Chairs, Forum meetings. The Universty of Kent (UKC) supports u3a C & D, through Memorandum of Understanding. as part of their commitment to engage with the public through ts research, and to strengthen rts links with the communty. The arrangement supports the u3a Cinema Interest Group with film screenings in the Gulbenkian Arts Centre, as well as enabling u3a C & D members to volunteer to take part in some social research topics. Cantèrbury Christ Church Univefsity (CCCU) also supports u3a C & D. through a new Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2025. Guidan from the Charty Commission. as well as that reiVed from TAT, is revwed by the committee when reiVed and action taken as neSsary. Summary ofthe maln activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustaes have had regard to the guidance issuod by the Charity Commission on public benefit) For more details, see section D below. Addltlonal dotalls of objeclfves and actlvllles (opOnal Infomiallon) TAR March 2012
Section D Achievements and performance There were 1.276 members at year- end. A Joining Session was held in most months. Hosted by the Membership Team and a band of volunteers tt informs potential new members of the u3a ethos and principles as well as explaining current courses and activities available. All new members received a personal VlcOme letter from the Chair and a copy of our latest Courses programme. Welcome Sessions were held quarterfy to enable new members to gain more infomation and for committee members to meet and get to know them. An Open Day took pla in May to "showrAse' activities viithin u3a C& D. Infomiation arKI taster sessions were provided to attract potential new members. An Information card is produced annually, listing committee members, key contacts. and the Monthly meeting programme. In addition, a monthly News Bulletin is distribuied by an editorial team to all members. We are proud of our extensive programme of over 100 courses which run over the autumn arKI V*llnter period. They cover both academic and non- academic subjects. All the Tutors. Activrty Leaders, Hosts and Coordinators who are involved in the courses are a committed and dependable group of people who share their knedge. expertise and understanding of a subject or activity. The Summer programme gives tutors and activity leaders an opportunty to run taster sessions in new subjects and ideas. All leaders were lebrated at the annual lunch in April. During the summer period more outdoor adivities complement the leaming and social activities programme. The courses, booking system was successfully updated and launched in September. Our web site has been further developed following the initial update using the TAT sponsored Srteworks model in November 2024. It contains details of our courses and carries our monthty Bulletin which infoms members of current events. A research group working with the UKC. and CCCU, has been active since 2014. It adopts an academic approach in its work. It presented a report on why some members had not renewed in April 2025 and it will look again at this topic in April 2026. Four one day outings were organised during the year to "The Great Stink." Maidstone,. Museum of the Moving Image Deal- Christmas Lights in London. Two five-day coach holidays were organised during the year to Warwickshire , ar Devon inse Summary of the main achievements of the charity during th• yaar Section E Financial review The committee agreéd the reserves policy in June 2013. It takes account of advice by the Charity Commission and that of the Third Age Trust. The commtitee on recommendation by the TaSurer detenmines the actual level. Brief statsment of tho charlty's pollcy on reserves Details of any funds materialty In deficit Further financial review details (Optional infomiation) TAR Marth 2012
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Our u3a is supported through funds received from its members from subscriptions and course fees. These are used lo fund our obieGtives as detailed in section C and D of this report through the hire of course venues, rental of the office accommodation at Orange Street, payment of speaker fees etc. In addilion, we re1ve Gtft Aid from HMRC. A small sum is received as interest payments from the bank. In 2023 we resumed charging course fees after their suspension during the COVID epidemic. In 2024 these were reduced from £1.50 10 £1 per session and will be maintained at this rate for 2025. The committee regularly reviewed financial reports during the year. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's truste8S Signature(sl Full namelsl Robin Stuart Terry Trevor Peel Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc.) Chair Treasurer Date i ipLApril 2026 TAR March 2012
U3A Canterbury & District Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2025 2025 2024 Cash at Lloyds Bank A/C Current Cash at Lloyds bank A/C Outings Cash at Lloyds bank A/C Deposit PayPal Alc Total cash 1st Jan 2025 Net Funds ex Financial Statement Fixed Assets @YIE 2025 Total Value at Y/E 2025 53,790 4,188 49,969 3,554 15,000 39 39 73.017 -818 1.834 74.033 68,562 4,454 380 73.396 68,562 74,033 73.396 REPRESENTED BY; 31.12.25 Total 31.12.24 Total CURRENT ASS5 Cash at Lloyds Bank A/C Current Cash at Lloyds bank A/C Outings Cash at Lloyds bank A/C Deposit PayPal A/C Sub Total at year end 54.661 2,5(K) 15,CMJ) 39 53,790 4.188 15.lJOO 39 73,017 72,199.73 72,200 73,017 FIXED ASSETS B/Fwd Purchased in Year Total Fixed Assets Less depreciation/written off Net Fixed Assets 379 2,211 2,590 -756 1,834 401 401 -22 379 1,834 379 CREDITORS Amount5 falling due Ove¥payments by ISGS Net Assets 74.034 73,396 This Financial Statement has been examined by the Independent Examiner Sue Asser, whose statement is provided seperately. Signed: Trevor Peel Treasurer Robin Te Chair Date.. Date..
U3A CANTERBURY & DISTRicr STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2025 to 31ST DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 INCOME & RESOURCES Artivities tofvrther the churity's objecttves Incoming Resource5 Net Subscriptions Courses and rbet fees Miscellaneous Donations-unrestritted Donations-Restricted B B Legary Bank Interest Third Age Trust Grant Outings-Net Receipts GiftAid Totsl Income Resources Expended Course Expenses Administration Rents Communications= Printing Communications- Post TAT Affiliation Fee u33 C & D Website Site Works Sub5 Beacon Licence Fee Speakers Outings Expenditure Sub Total Asset Purchases LaptOP5 Pcs Orange St Equipment Restricted Fund Legacy Items Total Resources Expended Net resouces less net expenses NET MOVEMENTIN FUNDS Funds bal. B/F at 1st Jan Liability to ISGS due to overpayments Total Fijnds balance at year end 24.687 14,823 105 23,732 14,719 21 119 177 10.258 3,366 53,957 10,059 3.210 56,917 2,228 7,057 23.035 1,678 3,159 4,248 50 1.062 610 9,437 52,564 2.603 4,712 26,944 1,301 1.986 4,020 NIA I,(KJ2 470 9.425 52.463 1,285 926 54,775 -818 52,463 4.454 73.017 68,562 72.200 73,016 Bank Accounts total at Year End 72,21YJ 73,017 This Financial Statement has been examined by the Independent Examiner Sue Asser, whose statement is provided seperately. Signed: Trevor Peel Treasurer Robin Terry Chair Date: U1.QS. IL Date: 9 2ui6
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of IJ3A Canterbury & District Registered Charity 1026681 I re>rt on the accounts of the TTUSt for the year ended 31st December 2025. whÈch are set out below. Respective responsibilities of trnstees and examiner. The charity's trustees are resFonsible for the prepardtion of the accounts. Thc charity's trustccs collsider that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities A¢t 2011 (the 2011 A¢l) and that an ind¢p¢ndent examination is needed. It is my responsibilty to: examine the accounts under section 145 of th¢ 2011 Act to follow the procsjures laid down in the general Direttions given by the ¢ommission under section 145(SKb) of the 2011 Act to state wh¢th¢r particular matters have come to my attention Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was wried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the a¢¢ounts pr¢s¢nted with those records. It also includes considerdtion of any unusual it¢tlls or disclosures In ihe accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provtde all the evidence that 'OU[d be required in an audit and ¢onsequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'true and fair vic and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statemenL Independent examinerfs ststement In Connection with my examination. no matter has ¢om¢ to my attention: Whi¢h gives me r¢asonabl¢ cause to believe that in any rnaterial respect the requirements.. to keep accounting record5 in 8c¢onlance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare accounts vthich accord with the accouttting records and comply with the accounting requiretDeuts of the 2011 Act have not been met or {2) To which. my opinioft. attention should k thawn in order to enable a proper und¢rstanding of th¢ a¢counts to be reached. Name: Sue Asser Relevant professional qualifition or i. M.A. (Manag¢m¢nt) UKC Address: 38 Bridge Dowi4 Bridge. Canterbury. CT4 5AZ Date: lo 2026
Ind¢p¢ndent ¢xamin¢Vs r¢port to th¢ truste¢s of IJ3A Canterbury & District Registered Charity 1026681 I rewm OD the ¥counts of th¢Tru forth¢>w ¢n 31y Dryember 2025. whieh u¢ set out bcl(>w. Resp¢¢tive r¢5pon$ibilili¢s of tTUStee5 and examiner. lh¢ ¢haril>'g tyusie¢s ar¢ ISibl¢ forthtr pr¢pwiLm of th¢ ac¥ounts. Th¢ ¢h8riry'5 tr51¢¢5 consiikr that audiÈ TS n()t forth )'car &r511t>n 144(21 tsf thv L1witits Aci 2011 2011 kn) aRd that an ind¢pEfft4£ni examination is [eded. li L$mynsibility th.. examn)e the aollls under%edion 145 of Ihc 2011 Aci to folhiw the pratUreS laid down in ihe 8eiieTRI Directions given by t under s¢¢tiOll 145ISXb} of the 2011 Act tri Stak whethEr p#rtiLlllarmaiters have corne IL) tDy Basis of indend¢n1 ¢xaminer's report My examinati( Was out in ¢0[8]£ wirh th¢ 8¢nernl direclion5 8iven by the Ch8rity Comms55ion. An ¢xaMilOn iTrcluths • review of theaccouMin8TrfOTd5 kept ty the chaTity atyj a ofi 'ounts pyeseffled with those rOrdS. li also includes considernt1( of unus1 Ttems OT di5cI(wt¢5 irt tk and SCL&ing eXplatIOnS frorn YQU gs IStee5 colKern8 any such matter5."Ihe Pr($ undtttaken dil n¢)t pnivid¢ tht tvidL'ncc that would bc required ill audir ¢On4nI1 no OPiDlOli is giv¢ii #s to wheiher lh¢ prcscnt a'true f&iT vicw. a1 tkn re LS liTht¢d kn those m8iiews sd in th¢ *exi eMenT. Indendent examinevs statement In rOnntIon my ¢xarnination. ff) Matter cLimt to mv att¢ntiort.' Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that ift any narerial respectthe requirements.. t(> keep ac118 Tecords acc4)rthc¢ 5Eclion 130 of Ihe 2Ql l A¢t thd ro prepar¢g¢coukis w'hicli Bccord with the accountin8 records &TKI cp]Y the 4¢tOting rtgUin¢Atsof the 201] Ad hav¢ not btto met or To which, in my ¢)pinion, Attention should be in ¢)rdert0¢rb0 proper understanding or th¢ I9U1stO b¢ r¢¥hl. (21 Name: Sue Asser Relevanl rKofwion&l qualification OT tx>dy.' M.A. Imamgementl UKC Address.. 38 Bridge Down. Brid8< can1w, cr4 5AZ Date.. 1.0