2025-12-31-accounts - U3A - Wonersh

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] January 2025 Period start date To 31[st] December 2025 Period end date

Charity name: U3A WONERSH

Charity registration number: 1096989

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The advancement of education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to education and personal development.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	Art, Book Club, Exploring Churches and London, French, Latin, Line Dancing, Appreciation of Music, Mah Jong, Play Reading, Pilates, Pottery, Speakers, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Croquet, Walks, Outings, Lunch and Coffee Meetings
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. All activities are open to all members and membership is open to all, regardless of background.

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SORP reference U3A Wonersh do not make any grants. Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
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.	Para 1.20	U3A Wonersh maintained 16 active interest groups, covering subjects from languages to walking. 13 outings were organised and new activities were created, including a bi- monthly coffee morning, quiz afternoons and a new play reading group. Group activities are all well attended including a members’ holiday to Wales.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
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Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The principal source of funds is annual membership subscriptions. Total income for the year was £37,573 and expenditure was £32,816.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The trustees aim to hold sufficient funds to cover 6-12 months of operating costs, ensuring that U3A Wonersh can continue to function in the event of a significant decline in income.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£11,062.
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	N/A

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Membership Subscriptions Group Activities Outings Functions
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	U3A Wonersh’s reserve funds are held in an interest earning bank account.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The principal risk is of a declining membership. Membership did not decline materially during the year.
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Structure, Governance and Management

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Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Written constitution adopted by members at its AGM
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	It is an unincorporated association.
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	Trustees are elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) by the membership

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	New Trustees are briefed on their responsibilities by the existing committee.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	U3A Wonersh is a member of the Third Age Trust (registered charity no. 288007)
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	U3A Wonersh works in conjunction with the Third Age Trust, which provides support, advice and insurance.
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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	U3A Wonersh
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1096989
Charity’s principal address	Oak Tree House, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, GU5 0RZ
Telephone number email	07966 126857 rwldavies3955@outlook.com

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Sandra Jarvis	Chair
Angela Bik
Tim Bullivant	Vice Chair
Richard WL Davies	Secretary	26.06.25 – 02.03.26
Tak LopKo	Treasurer	26.03.25 – 02.03.26
Jacqueline Ko
Howard Anthony Rivers		26.03.25 – 02.03.26

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

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Balance Sheet at 31 Dec 2025 U3A WONERSH Registered Charity No. 1096989 BALAN SHEET at 31¥t Detember 2025 2025 2024 Cash at Bank Gift Aid Debtor Stamp Stock Prepayments: Outings- deposrt for Stansted Park Bramley VillaEe Ha51 Rent- paid in advance 12fJ)2 592 150 835 20 16994 13364 Uabllllles SubscriptTon renewal received in advan Tai Chi tuition fee paid in advan Pilates tultion fee paid in advance New Year Lunch-tickets sold in advan Outings: ThLetssoKby31 Lknmber25 Royal MilitsryAcademy Hampton Ct Pala Kelmscott Manor Accruals: Arbuthnot Hall & Woner5h Hall- rent outstandinE Table Tennis- expenses outstanding Fyilates Teacher- fee outstanding Bank Charge5 (Oecl 2528 510 176 2496 990 495 147 21 220 160 li 5932 4613 Net Assets 11062 8751 Cawtsl January 12025 Surplus for the year Capithl December 31 2025 8751 2311 15654 -6903 11062 8751 B Ko- Treasurer Signed : S Jarvis- ChairThn SigrRd :_ M Taylor- Independent Exanmner (Address: S Powder Mi115 Pkce. BkgLsth Lane Chihwrth GU4 8BFI