CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: 1st April 2024 31st March 2025 Charity name: Burnham•on-Crouch University of the Third Age (u3a) Charity registration number: 1091017 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document The advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full-time work. by all means including associated activities conducive to leaming and personal development in Bumham-on-crouch and surroundin areas. Monthly meetings on various topics, and a range of interest groups in which members pursue their interests. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or seNices identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit The trustees have had regard to the Charity Comission's guidance on public benefit. Achievements and Performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. During 2024-25, the charity: Organised S￿la1 events, including an event to mark the charity's 25" anniversary Arranged discussions between the trustees and the interest group leaders. to ensure that support arrangements for the interest groups are working well. Strengthened arrangements for health & safety, including first aid Reviewed and updated the charity's policies Supported the various interest groups, including with a successful bid for grant funding to fund an archaeological dig Developed our website and launched a Facebook page Publicised the charity with a stall at the Burnham on Crouch Carnival. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held At the end of the 2024-25 financial year the charity's financial position was healthy, with positive balances and reserves comfortabl in line with the reserves olic The charity's policy is to keep a level of reserves that will cover 6 months of regular operating activity, to cover: Running costs to allow a managed closure of the charity Costs of outstanding commitments Commitments to urchase assets. £2,500 Amount of reserves held Structure, Governance and Management Type of governing document Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Constitution (dated 3 May 2024) Trustees are elected by the members of the charity. Trustees can also be temporarily co-opted but must be elected by the members no later than the following annual general meeting. Para 1.25 Reference and Administrative details Chari name Registered charity number Charity's principal address Bumham-on-crouch Universi 1091017 Thorne House 31 Silver Road Bumham on Crouch Essex CMO 8LA of the Third A u3a Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Dates acted tt not for wholo ar Trustee name Offlce (If any) Name of person lor body) entltled toa oint trustee Ifan Members of the charity Carl Hughes David Rae Chair Joanne Gray Peter Wardle Secretary Treasurer Philip Flack Maureen Rae Graham Newman Marilyn O'Doherty Loraine Jarvis Diane Raddon 20 Feb- 31 Mar 20 Feb- 31 Mar 10 Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's uste Slgnature{s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chalr, etc) Carl Hughes Peter Wardle Chair Treasurer Date 2" Mary 2025 UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOR BURNHAM ON CROUCH UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE BURNHAM ON CROUCH UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE CONTENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Income and Expenditure Account Accountants Report Balance Sheet BURNHAM ON CROUCH UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Fund Fund INCOME Membership fees Archaeology group income Member donation5 Social group activities income Interest groups income Interest Gift aid Sundry receipts 4,124 1,556 1,060 4,124 14,756 1,060 4,091 985 313 280 3,188 32 587 loo 9,576 13,200 5,369 136 653 5,369 136 653 12,898 13,200 26,098 EXPENDITURE Speakers Venue hire for monthly & committee meetings Venue hire for interest groups Subscriptions Social group activitie5 Stationery. printing & gifts Refreshments Equipment Archaeology group expenditure Donations I,ioo 1,093 4,459 1,324 I,ioo 1,093 4,459 1,324 1,175 767 3,248 1,180 1.077 625 68 23 549 65 8,777 1,393 1.061 1,393 1,061 168 1,482 115 12,195 250 115 10,963 1,232 1,232 NET INCOME/{EXPENDITURE 1,935 11,968 13,903 799 Page I BURNHAM ON CROUCH UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE ACCOUNTANTS, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 In accorance with instructions given to us ?effiave prepared without an audit the annexed financial statements from the accounting r s of Burnham on Crouch University of the Third Age and from information and explanatio upplied to U5. Xeinadin South East Limited 2 High Street Burnham on Crouch Essex CMO 7AA 14 April 2025 Page 2 BURNHAM ON CROUCH UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds Unrestricted Restricted Fund Fund CURRENT ASSETS Bank deposit account Bank social account Bank current account Cash in hand 4,943 1,747 2,357 1,115 10,162 10,000 1,968 14,943 3,715 2,357 1,115 22,130 5,533 1,243 1,371 81 8,228 11,968 NET ASSErs 10.162 11,968 22,130 8,228 FUNDS Brought forward Exces5 of Income/lExpenditure} 8,228 1,935 10,163 8,228 13,903 22,131 7,429 799 8,228 11,968 11,968 The Restricted Funds relates to the balance remaining on the Archaeology Grant received from Essex Community Foundation Page 3 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of University of the Third Age On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity no (If any) 1091017 Set out on pages 1to3 I report to the members on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 3110312025. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity's members, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounls in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Acf,). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity'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{5Xb) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the 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 nol 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 fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns ave come across no other matters in connection with the exa ion lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order able a proper understanding of the aGcounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: 30 April 2025 Name: Alan Cowperthwaite FCCA Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any).. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Address: Xeinadin South East Limited, 2 High Street Burnham on Crouch, Essex CMO 8AA IER Oct 2018