SPELTHORNE U3A K2
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.8.2024
| Name of Charity | Spelthorne U3A K2 |
|---|---|
| Known As | SU3A K2 or K2 |
| Charity Reg. No. | 1110936 |
| Company Registration No. | N/A |
| Address of principal office | N/A |
| Names of Charity Trustees 2023-2024 |
Chairman: Frank Leaver Vice Chairman: David Macdonald Secretary: June White Treasurer: Irene Butcher Membership Sec: Valerie Matthews Minutes Sec: Sue Smith Groups Coordinator: Helen Beecham Members: Diana Adolphus John Biggs Helen Collis Dennis Leeks Sylvia Lunn Mike Mertens Lesley O’Malley Alan Pugh Rikki Rance David Watts |
| Resigned as Trustees | None |
| Structure/Governance and Management. Methods adopted for the recruitment and appointment of new trustees |
In accordance with the Constitution dated 14thNovember 2020. We annually appeal to the whole membership of our charity for volunteers to become Trustees. |
| Objectives and activities | As set out in 2. Aims and Powers of the Constitution 2.1 Aims 2.1.1 To promote the Objects of SU3A K2 within the scope of the resources available and the expertise of the membership of SU3A K2 so as:- (i) to advance the education of the public and in particular the education of middle aged and older people who are not in full time gainful employment in Spelthorne and its surrounding locality. (ii) to provide a forum for leisure time and recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life and social welfare of the above persons. 2.2 Powers 2.2.1 In furtherance of the above SU3A K2 may purchase, take on lease or in exchange hire or otherwise acquire and sell or dispose of real or personal property and any rights and privileges which SU3A K2 may think necessary for the promotion of the objects, subject to such consents as may be required by law. 2.2.2 Publish books, pamphlets, reports, journals, films, videos and instructional matter. 2.2.3 Found and carry on schools and training courses and run lectures, seminars, conferences and courses. 2.2.4 Encourage and assist in the formation and operation of area and regional groupings of other U3As. 2.2.5 Receive donations, endowments, sponsorship fees, subscriptions and legacies from persons desiring to promote the Objects of SU3A K2 or any of them and to hold funds in trust for the same. 2.2.6 Do all such other lawful things as may be necessary for the attainment of the above objects or any of them. The main activities of our Charity are the monthly General Meeting at which a speaker is engaged and the running, through Group Leaders, of the Subject Interest Groups. |
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| Achievements and Performance |
We had a membership of 769 in 2024. There were over 70 Subject Interest Groups within K2 covering Art, Exercise, Exploring, Crafts, Literature, Games, Gardening, Languages, Music, History, Photography, Poetry, Psychology and Religion. |
| Financial Review | Financial Reserves Policy The trustees consider that general reserves should be held representing between six and twelve months revenue expenditure. This takes account of anticipated revenue projections as well as ensuring the provision of a suitable contingency to protect the continuity of the charity for the foreseeable future. |
DECLARATION
The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature _____ Full name Frank Geoffrey Leaver Position Chairman Date 20[th] April 2025
SPELTHORNE U3A K2
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
| 2,024 | 2,023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Receipts | ||
| Annual Membership 2024 -2025 | 8,385 | 0 |
| Annual Membership K2 2022-23 | 0 | 9,645 |
| Annual Membership 2023-24 | 7,905 | 5,270 |
| Anniversary Lunch 2023& 2024 | 2,940 | 2,950 |
| Art Appreciation | 275 | 866 |
| Holidays | 1,900 | 0 |
| Exploring Faiths | 0 | 662 |
| General Outings/Holidays | 15,090 | 14,266 |
| Muncheon Club | 5,011 | 3,706 |
| Walkers interest group | 1,080 | 880 |
| Science & Technology interest group | 457 | 1,811 |
| Other interest groups | 97 | 84 |
| Tax Reclaimed | 2,006 | 1,502 |
| SU3A Closure Donation | 4,236 | 0 |
| Interest Received | 511 | 448 |
| Diaries and calendars | 190 | 123 |
| --------------- | --------------- | |
| 50,083 | 42,213 | |
| - - - - - - - - | - - - - - - - - | |
| Payments | ||
| Beacon Payments | 755 | 687 |
| Anniversary Lunch 2023 &2024 | 2,910 | 2,956 |
| Exploring Faiths | 0 | 294 |
| Holidays | 1,950 | 0 |
| General Outings/Holidays | 16,314 | 9,944 |
| Art Appreciation | 257 | 874 |
| Muncheon Club | 4,998 | 3,726 |
| Walkers interest group | 1,060 | 865 |
| Science & Technology interest group | 338 | 1,719 |
| Other interest groups | 51 | 10 |
| Hire of premises | 5,130 | 3,575 |
| Zoom Invoices MonthlyMeetings | 0 | 0 |
| Monthly Meeting Speakers | 1,310 | 810 |
| Refreshments for Meetings | 330 | 340 |
| Postage,Newsletters,Dir.Mailing | 2,191 | 1,961 |
| Office Supplies & Misc. | 168 | 199 |
| Photocopier | 564 | 625 |
| SU3A Closure Donation | 65 | 0 |
| Insurances/Licences/Ind Exam | 487 | 529 |
| TAT Membership Subscriptions | 3,020 | 2,748 |
| Laptop & Misc Equipment | 225 | 238 |
| Diaries and calendars | 0 | 343 |
| Group Allowances | 155 | 109 |
| --------------- | --------------- | |
| 42,277 | 32,552 | |
| - - - - - - - - | - - - - - - - - | |
| Net receipts/(payments) | 7,806 | 9,661 |
| Cash & Bank Payments b/f 1/9/23 | 24,731 | 15,070 |
| --------------- | --------------- | |
| Cash & Bank Funds 1/9/2024 | 32,537 | 24,731 |
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SPELTHORNE U3A K2 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIA81LITIES BIF 31 AUGUST 2024 2,024 2,023 Cash and bank funds Main bank current Ount COIF ChatilE5 DetK>5il Fund 22.537 10.000 14.731 10.000 32,637 24.731 32.637 24.731 Other monetary assots D¢btors COIF Intérest Augu$t 2022 &2023 40 Prepayments CLA LKence 2023 &2024 Outings from 119124 Diari88 2023 Oulings Christmas Concert December 2023 Holiday W-s-mare 4111124 67 1,323 64 209 435 1.960 3.386 748 Assets retalned for the charlty's own u$0 Lenovo L8Ptop worth Lenovo PC V330 worth Optomo Portaklo Projector M751 worth 100 120 100 70 170 320 Llabllltles Hire of SA Hall$ August 2023 Deforrgd Incomo Outings Irorn 119124 HolY W-s-M8re 4111124 M•mber8hip Subs 2024-2025 Membership Subs 202>24 Outinos 1319123 Ryè Outings QurL 13110123 Outing8 Rochester 2112123 Outing8 Lunch Cruisa 8112123 Oulino8 C8rd8 21112123 298 5.330 1.900 8,386 5,270 720 1.440 819 1.920 784 Gon•rnl FundB Hold for Irrter08t Group• Exploring London Explonng Folk Musk S¢ien¢* & Te¢h JAZZ Group 263 126 812 218 279 125 812 216 17,031 12,883 Not worth 19,062 13,11e The Payment and Receipts Account for Year Ended 31 August 2024 and the Stalernenl of Assets and Liabilititrs Year Ended 31 August 2024 were signed on ofthe K2 Comminee on t October 2024 Frank Leaver Chairman Ine Bth¢h¢r Treasurer yiiuip.
Independent Examiner's Report to the members of Spelthorne U3A K2 on the accounts for the 12 months ended 31 August 2024 Charity Number 1110936 Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner. The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act)) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination was carried out In accordance with 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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention(other than that disclosed below) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with settion 130 of the Charities Act; to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met.or to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached John A Hyde & Co Lyndale House 24A High Street Addlestone Surrey KT15 ITN }(- 4 Vl)Tr- Date 7c- ,.IcptE• Signed on its behalf by