## **Chairman’s Report to the 30[th] AGM of Warrington u3a** 

Overall, last year was another successful year for Warrington U3A. 

You may remember that 2023 was full of uncertainties with three Prime Ministers within 12 months, rising interest rates and soaring inflation. Your Committee were very concerned that increases in energy and heating costs would cause room hire rates to rise substantially; these accounting for around 75% of our expenditure. 

We were also concerned that our membership numbers, which are our only income stream, had not fully recovered to pre-covid levels, and that an increase in subscriptions to cover the full anticipated costs would impact on renewals. The decision was therefore taken to limit the increase in subscriptions to £35 and bear any loss from our reserves. In the event, most costs came in under budget, membership numbers were not affected and still exceed 1000 and the budgeted loss came in as the small profit you can see in the accounts. 

Our main concern this year is that large increases in accommodation costs will begin to materialise, particularly at Winmarleigh House, our largest cost, where our contract is due for renewal in 2024. We are, therefore, prudently recommending a further increase in subscriptions this year. 

The last 10 years have seen a big growth in our ‘music related’ groups and these continue to be popular with another group, ‘Make Music Rock’, starting in September. With sufficient income and a good level of reserves we see no difficulty in funding any requests for new groups, equipment or accommodation in the future. 

Some members have asked why we don’t advertise more. This is mainly because of the expense and the difficultly of gauging its success. Indeed, new members have indicated that ‘Friends and Family’ and ‘Google’ were the main sources of their information. We are, therefore, using this knowledge to push into new areas of publicity. In 2024 we have already attended a public exhibition at Padgate Community Centre and will shortly be represented at Stockton Heath Festival by a ‘stand’ and by a singing performance from the ‘Sea Shanties’ group - both of which are low cost options. 

Finally, may I thank all those who have contributed to our success over the last 12 months. Group Leaders and Assistants work tirelessly to promote their activities although we still need more members to come forward to assist or replace existing leaders (with the Computer and Croquet Groups having particularly difficulties). Thanks also to our Social Committee and Webmaster for their work. 

My own personal thanks also go to our Executive Committee members for taking the time and effort to work in supporting me and our U3A in its work, and finally to all of our members for their support without which we would not have achieved so much. 

Unfortunately, I am not able to continue for another year as Chairman but I am sure I leave the organisation in good hands and in 12 months time my successor will be able to report another successful year. 

Eion MacDonald, Chairman 



Warrin
ton U3A
Charity Number: 1085069
INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1st A
SOCIAL ACCOUNT
ril 2024
EXPENDITURE
Art for All
Walklng
Garden Appreciation
Away Day
Family History
Stroller
Social
Other
SUB- TOTAL EXPENDITURE
202212023
605.00
934.20
6,994.25
11,493.54
580.12
202312024
828.50
INCOME
Art for All
Walking
Garden Appreciation
Away Day
Family History
Stroller
Social
Other
SUB-TOTAL INCOME
202212023
450.00
934.20
7,571.00
12,063.65
580.00
2023/2024
575.00
8,893,40
9,601.50
9,454.00
11,053.00
883.50
2,677.55
883.50
2,754.00
2,421,91
395,00
23,424.02
1,359.83
24,783.85
2,525.00
660.00
24,783.85
22,884.45
1,835,05
24,719.50
24,719.50
Excess of Income over Expendlture
TOTAL
Excess of Expenditure over Income
TOTAL
24,783.85
24,719.50
MAIN ACCOUNT
EXPENDITURE
Accommodation
Magazine costs
Reprographics
Capitatlon Fees Third Age Trust
Purchase of Equipment
Laptop purchased with WCT grant
Administration, Licences
Speaker and Tutor Fees
Other
SUB- TOTAL EXPENDITURE
2022/2023
32,954.35
1,992.90
648.29
4,253,02
2,278.75
2023/2024
32,968,98
1,449.50
281.52
4,240.00
567.84
599,00
450.72
1,295.50
901.27
42,754.33
INCOME
Members Subscription
Magazlne subscriptlons
Glft Aid Refund
Group Contributlons
Donatlons & Refunds
Warrington Charitable Trust Grant
Other
202212023
31,584.50
202312024
36,498.00
570.00
5,105.76
70.00
100.00
600.00
28.39
6,795.26
55.00
616.80
1,774.00
964.57
45,482.68
71.51
SUB- TOTAL INCOME
38,506.27
42,972.15
Excess of Income over Expenditure
217.82
Excess of Expendlture over Income
TOTAL
6,976,41
TOTAL
45,482.68
42,972.15
45,482.68
42,972.15
DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
EXPENDITURE
202212023
0.00
202312024
0.00
INCOME
Bank Interest
2022/2023
26.68
202312024
147.62
SUB- TOTAL EXPENDITURE
0.00
0.00
SUB- TOTAL INCOME
26.68
147.62
Excess of Incorne over Expenditure
26.68
147.62
Excess of Expenditure over Income
0.00
0.00
TOTAL
26.68
147.62
TOTAL
26.68
147.62
GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURE
68,906.70
65,638.78
GRAND TOTAL INCOME
63,316.80
67,839.27
Prepared by Deborah Taylor, Treasurer, Warrlngton U3A
Audited By Pauline Thompson, Hon Auditor
Signed...
Signed.............. ..
Dated....................

Warrin
ton U3A
Charity Number: 1085069
BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 1st A
ril 2024
2022/2023
202312024
202212023
2023/2024
Bank
Accumulated Sur
lus
CO-O
erative Social Account
Co-op Bank Account- Social Account
CO-O
erative Social Account
Surplus B/ Fwd - Social Account
Add Surplus/(Deficlt) for the Year
Sub Total
10,605.18
12,440.23
9,245.35
1,359.83
10,605.18
10,605.18
1,835.05
12,440.23
Sub Total
10,605.18
12,440.23
CO-O
erative Main Account
Co-op Bank Account- Main Account
CO-O
erative Main Account
Surplus B/ Fwd - Main Account
Net transfer from /{to) Santander a/c
Net transfer from /{to) Co-op Deposit a/c
Add Surplus/{Deficit) for the Year
Sub Total
23,517.15
1,634.97
2,993.56
27,500.00
23,517.15
4,500.00
(26,600.00)
217.82
1,634.97
<6,976.41)
23,517.15
Sub Total
23,517,15
1,634.97
CO-O
erative De
osit Account
Co-op Bank Account- Deposit Account
CO-O
erative De
osit Account
Surplus B/ Fwd - Deposit Account
Net transfer from /(to) Co-op Main a/c
26,600.00
0.00
0.00
26,600.00
Sub Total
0.00
26,600.00
Sub Total
0.00
26,600.00
Santander Savin
s Account
Santander Savings Account
Santander Savin
s Account
Surplus B/ Fwd - Santander Account
Net Transfer from / Ito) Co op Main Account
Add Surplus/{Deficit) for the Year
Sub Total
4,561.10
208.72
32,034.42
(27,500.00)
26.68
4,561.10
4,561.10
(4,500.00)
147.62
208.72
Sub Total
4,561.10
208.72
TOTAL NET ASSETS
38,683.43
40,883.92
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS
38.683.43
40,883.92
Prepared by Deborah Taylor, Treasurer, Warrington U3A
Audited By Pauline Thompson, Hon Auditor
Signed.
Signed........
Dated..

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
The Warrington U3A
On accounts for the year
ended
Charity no
(if any)
01.04.24
1085069
Set out on pages
3&4
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 0110412024
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
("the Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the 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 confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act. or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fairf 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
1210412024
Name:
Pauline M Thompson
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
IER
Oct 2018

Address:
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(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
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