UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE- LUTON
ACCOUNTS
31ST MARCH 2024
Registered Charity No. 1064863
FOXLEY KINGHAM

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE- LUTON
ACCOUNTS
31ST MARCH 2024
Contents
Page
Report of the Trustees
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheel
Notes to the Accounts
Independent Examiner's Report

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UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE- LUTON
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
The Trnstees present their annual report together with the accounts for the year ended 3 1st March
2024. They are prepared in accordance with the accounling policies set out in note I to the accounls
and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charilies Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing iheir accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK an Republic of Ireland
{FRS102) (effective I st January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The object of the charity is the advancement of education and, in particular, the educaiion of older
people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities
conducive to learning and personal development.
The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commisston's general guidance on
public benefit when reviewing aims and objectives and in planning fijture activities. In particular, the
Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.
Achievements and performance
The charity has once again held regular face to face monthly meetings for members throughout the
year. The social activity groups have once again held face to face activities.The orgallisation has
carried out its activities wiihin its budget for the year.
Financial review
The income for the year amounted to £27,089 and has been used to fulfil the objects of the charity.
The surplus for the year was £ I, I l O.
Reserves policy
Unreslricted funds
accordance with guidelines issued by the Charily Commissioners, the Trustees have adopied a
policy regarding rcserves which should ensure that there are adequate funds to enable the charity lo
meet all current and known future liabilities.
The level of reserves is considered and reviewed at regular intervals by the Trustees.
Structure, Governance Ydnd Management
Governing document
The Charity is governed by a constitution fornially adopted on 12th August 2002 and subsequently
amended on 27th June 2018 and 17th May 2021.
Organisation
The names of the Trustees who served during the year are set out below.
TNstees meetings are held on a regular basis.
Risk management
The Trustees cary out an annual review of the risks which the charity may face, have established
systems and procedures to mitigate any risks identified and minimise any potential impact should any
idenlified risks materialise.

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UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE- LUTON
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Reference and administrative details
The Charity
The charity is a registered charity, number 1064863.
Correspondence address
Flat 8, 38 Siudley Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 IBB.
Trustees
The charity is administered by an Executive Committee as follows:
Mr D Wilson
Mr S Rutstein
Mrs E Allam
Mr A Cline
Mr R Putman
Mrs H Corfan
Mrs W Kinninmonth
Mrs G tndge
Mrs C Chamberlain
Mrs P Carey
Mr A Russell
(Died 03.03.24)
(Appointed 26.12.23)
For and on behalf of the Executive Committee
Mrs G Indge
Chair
Date
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UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE- LUTON
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Unrestricted Funds
2024
2023
INCOME FROM:
Donations and gift aid
Charitable activities..
Membership fees
Meetings subscriptions
Diary sales
Other income:
Social group activities
Investments:
Bank interest
2,299
1.317
11,053
5,880
81
9,536
5,487
87
7,681
14,062
95
27,089
20
30,509
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
Diary purchases
General Meetings room hire
Speakers fees
Administration expenses
Marketing
Subscriptions
Committee mcetings
Independent examiner
Equipment
Group support
In Touch
Affllialion fees and beacon licence
RHS affiliation
U3A News
Other activities:
Social group activities
385
8,896
1,115
875
205
64
508
744
95
56
1,822
3,145
45
1,312
310
8,031
948
1,327
536
708
201
144
1.917
3,346
45
1,292
6,712
13,207
25,979
32,012
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
1,110
(1,503)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought fonvard I st April 2023
17,301
18,804
Total funds Cvdrried forward 31st March 2024
18,411
17,301

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UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE- LUTON
BALANCE SHEET- 31ST MARCH 2024
2024
2023
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank - current account
Bank - social account
Bank - deposit account
Cash in hand
Prepayments
10,456
8,021
7,941
254
250
10,156
7,052
7,846
254
250
26,922
25,558
LESS: CURRENT LIABILITIES
Income in advance and accruals
8,511
8,257
8,511
8,257
TOTAL NET ASSETS
18,411
17,301
Represented by:
ACCUMULATED FUND
18,411
17,301
The commitlee approve these accounts and confinn that ihey have made available all
relevant records and inforn]ation necessary for their prq)aration.
For and on behalf of the Committee
Mr R Putman
Treasurer
Mrs G Indge
Chair
Date
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UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE- LUTON
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance
with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Rq)ublic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1st January
2019) and the Charilies Act 2011.
The presentation currency of the accounts is in Pounds Sterling (£), which is the functional
currency of the charity.
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRSI 02.
(b) Fund structure
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the
general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restriclions
imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The
cost of raising and administering such funds are charged againsl the specific fund.
(c) Income recognition
Income is accounted for on a receivable basis.
(d) Expenditure recognition
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has bcen classified under headings
that aggregate all costs related to the calegory.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of it's
activities.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
None of the trustees claimed expenses from the charity during the year (2023 £nil). None
of the trustees received any remuncration from the charity during the year (2023 - £nil)

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE- LUTON
I report to the trustees on my examination of ihe accounts of University of the Third Age - Luton (the
Charity) for the year ended 31 st March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordence with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under seclion 145 of the
2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirni ihal no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the cxamination giving me cause to believe that:
(l ) accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act.
or
(2) the accounts do not accord with those records. or
(3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni and content of
the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that ihe accounts give a 'lrue and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Tara Aldwin ACA
FKCA LIMITED
Chartered Accountants
260 - 270 Butterfield
Great Marlings
Luton
Beds
LU2 8DL
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