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2024-08-31-accounts

RADLETT AND DISTRICT U3A

Registered Charity No 1156262

ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2024

CONTENTS

1. Chairmans Report

2. Independent Examiner’s Report

3. Consolidated Income & Expenditure Account

4. Consolidated Balance Sheet

5. Main Income & Expenditure Account

6. Main Balance Sheet

  1. Groups Financial Statement

8. Events Financial Statement

9. Asset Register

Radlett and District u3a Chairman’s report for the year ended 31[st] August 2024

Radlett & District U3A is a Registered Charity No 1156262 and has now been running for twelve years.

We have had a successful year with the Committee being unchanged from the year before and all working well and supporting each other.

We are permanently finding that members are not reading their monthly newsletter as I get numerous phone calls asking what outings are organised. This is a great shame because it has a lot of useful information in it in order to keep our members up to date with what is happening.

We also get some problems with payments for events and groups although we have our deputy treasurer on hand to help members through this if they ask.

These were the slightly negative things, as well as sadly losing some members, but there were a lot of positive things. We had a year full of great outings, theatre trips, stately homes and gardens, interesting house talks, quiz and Christmas lunch, tea for our group leaders with them all being very well supported. We made coffee mornings for our new members as a welcoming gesture. Our monthly meetings, although not quite as well attended as they used to be, had some really good speakers.

We are still keeping our membership intake to the postcodes closest to us. We had our first Radlett u3a holiday to a Warner’s hotel in the Cotswolds which was successful and enabled us to be confident to arrange another one .

As Chairman I try to encourage members to join in, to be available when needed, support my Committee and make our u3a as good an organisation as I can.

Adrienne Cohen (Chairman)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF RADLE￿ AND DISTRICT U3A ON ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31* Allgust 2024 ￿lch are set out on the attached pages. Respectlve responslbllltles of trustses and examlner The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the a(xounts an(J report. The charivs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Acl), and that an Independent examlnation is needed It Is my responslbillty to: i examlne the accounts (under section 145 of the Charities Act) 11 to follow the procedures lald In Genernl Dlrectlons g1￿ ty the Charltles Commissioners (under seclfon 145(5)(b) of the Charlties Act), and 111 to stste ￿ether particular matters have come to my attention Basls ol Indepondent examlnerfs statsment My examinallon was caNied out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charlty Commission. An examination indudes a review of Ihe accounting records kept by the charlty, and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also Indudes conslderation of any unusual items or disdosures in the accounts, and seeklng explanation from the Irustees conceming ary such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provEde all evidence Ihat would be reqUI￿d In an audit, and consequenty I do not express an audit opinion on whether the accounts present a True and falff view and the report is limited to those matters set oul in the statement below. Independent Examlnerfs Statement In the course of my examlnation, no matter has come to my attentlon I which gives me reasonable cause to believe thal in any materlal respecl, the tNSlees have not met the requirements to ensure that: I proper accountlng records are kept (In 8￿rdance wlth section 130 of the Charitles Ath): and li accounts are prepared whith agree ￿¥th the accounting reCo￿S arKI compty valh the a￿Unting requirements of the Charities Actr. or 2 to ￿lCh, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accxjunb to be ed. Petsr Brnward Independent Examlner 8 Homefield Road Radlett Herts WD7 8PY Date: ober 2024

RADLETT AND DISTRICT U3A

CONSOLIDATED INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st AUGUST 2024

INCOME
Membership Subscriptions
Gift Aid Claims from HMRC
Bank Interest Received
Bank Compensation
Groups Total Receipts
Events Total Receipts
Total Income
EXPENDITURE
Membership Levy to Third Age Trust
Third Age Trust News - Direct mailing
Speaker Expenses / Fees
Meetings - Room Hire
Meetings - Catering
Administration and Membership Services
Sundry Expenses
Volunteers Cream Tea
Groups Total Payments
Events Total Payments
Total Expenditure
Surplus / (Deficit) of Receipts over Expenditure		 2024
£
10,842
1,297
418
17,481
28,879
58,917
2,840
1,449
1,330
7,560
3,291
878
75
304
15,523
28,574
61,824
(2,907)		 2023
£
10,845
1,511
116
50
14,282
36,271
63,075
2,960
1,732
1,286
6,300
3,056
815
713
154
15,416
35,818
68,250
(5,175)

RADLETT AND DISTRICT U3A

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31st AUGUST 2024

ASSETS
Bank Balance - Main
Bank Balance - Groups
Bank Balance - Events
LIABILITIES
Subscriptions Prepaid
Net (Payments) / Receipts for next year events
Total balances held on Study Groups
Assets less Liabilities
REPRESENTED BY:
ACCUMULATED FUND
Reserves Brought Forward
Surplus / (Deficit) of Receipts over Expenditure
for the year
Reserves Carried Forward
less: Groups Balances		 2024
£
22,004
7,665
12,832
42,501
8,165
4,235
7,665
20,065
22,436
33,008
(2,907)
30,101
(7,665)
22,436		 2023
£
27,234
5,707
9,489
42,430
8,225
1,197
5,707
15,129
27,301
38,183
(5,175)
33,008
(5,707)
27,301

Jeremy Packman Treasurer

RADLETT AND DISTRICT U3A

MAIN INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st AUGUST 2024

INCOME
Membership Subscriptions
Gift Aid Claims from HMRC
Bank Interest Received
Bank Compensation
Total Income
EXPENDITURE
Membership Levy to Third Age Trust
Third Age Trust News - Direct mailing
Speaker Expenses / Fees
Meetings - Room Hire
Meetings - Catering
Administration and Membership Services
Sundry Expenses
Volunteers Cream Tea
Total Expenditure
Surplus / (Deficit) of Receipts over Expenditure		 2024
£
10,842
1,297
418
12,557
2,840
1,449
1,330
7,560
3,291
878
75
304
17,727
(5,170)		 2023
£
10,845
1,511
116
50
12,522
2,960
1,732
1,286
6,300
3,056
815
713
154
17,016
(4,494)

RADLETT AND DISTRICT U3A

MAIN BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st AUGUST 2024

ASSETS
Bank Balance
LIABILITIES
Subscriptions Prepaid
Assets less Liabilities
REPRESENTED BY:
ACCUMULATED FUND
Balance brought forward
(Deficit) / Surplus of Receipts over Expenditure
for the year
Jeremy Packman
Treasurer		 2024
£
22,004
8,165
13,839
19,009
(5,170)
13,839		 2023
£
27,234
8,225
19,009
23,503
(4,494)
19,009

RADLETT AND DISTRICT U3A

GROUPS FINANCIAL STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st AUGUST 2024

Bridge - Beginners
Bridge - Chicago
Bridge - Duplicate
Bridge - Improvers
Bridge - Intermediate
Bridge - Lounge
Canasta
Film & TV Appreciation
History Group
Jazz Appreciation
Keep Fit
Local History (Heart of Herts)
Looking @ Art
Money Matters
Music Appreciation
Philosophy
Shall We Dance
Science & Technology
Solos
Walking in London
Wine Appreciation
Start Up Funds From Dormant Groups
Increase/Decrease in start up funds
Cash Floats
Keep Fit
Local History (Heart of Herts)
Music Appreciation
Wine Appreciation		 Balance
Balance
B/fwd at
C/fwd at
1/9/2023
31/8/2024
(439)
503
63
1,352
1,352
524
(802)
1,021
743
(4)
460
456
493
(3,150)
2,820
163
75
(71)
54
58
44
(150)
107
0
65
(80)
174
159
(673)
516
(157)
266
(472)
378
172
(160)
446
286
510
(4,036)
3,593
67
878
(1,560)
1,800
1,118
243
(546)
602
299
391
(898)
1,018
510
173
(370)
295
98
(150)
150
0
(1,001)
1,301
300
245
245
168
168
233
(559)
736
409
Payments Receipts
4,306
(15,122)
17,326
6,510
1,297
1,297
(277)
100
(177)
5,603
(15,399)
17,426
7,630
10
10
24
(29)
25
20
70
(70)
10
(26)
21
6
5,707
(15,524)
17,482
7,665

RADLETT AND DISTRICT U3A

EVENTS COMMITTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st AUGUST 2024

Balance Brought Forward
Future Trips brought forward from last year:
Receipts for Trips
Payments for Trips
Other Income
Other Expenditure
Future Trips carried forward to next year:
Balance Carried Forward
Payments
Receipts
Payments
Receipts		 9,489
(3,741)
2,544
(1,197)
28,879
(28,522)
(52)
305
10,227
(5,992)
4,235
12,832

RADLETT AND DISTRICT U3A

ASSET REGISTER

AS AT 31ST AUGUST 2024

Item **Date Purchased ** Keeper
Monthly Meetings & Groups Projector and CaseBENQ-WIDE THROW TYPE Sep-15 Simon Pyzer
LaptopLENOVO+ bag + cables, upgraded with SSD Nov
2021(cost £64)		 Oct-15 Simon Pyzer
Portable Voice Amplifier and headset for walks and talks Apr-23 Danny Goldstein
Wireless PresenterKENSINGTON, kept with BenQ Jul-15 Simon Pyzer
2 non-contact Thermometers Oct-21 Diana Lobato
Smartphone Tripod for Hybrid Meetings Nov-21 Oliver Cahn
Laminator & Pouches Jan-13 Stephen Summers
Portable Projector Screen Jan-20 Stephen Forman
Sound equipment donated by Chiswell Green U3A - 2
speakers + stands, PA amplifier		 Vivienne Schuster
Portable Sound System - Small Hall Nov-16 Vivienne Schuster
2Hand-HeldRadio Microphone Systems -AUDIO-
TECNICA		 Feb-17 Vivienne Schuster
Tie-ClipRadio Microphone SystemAUDIO TECNICA Apr-17 Vivienne Schuster
Clip-onMicrophoneAKG Jan-20 Vivienne Schuster
Tea Pot and Hot Water Urn Feb-17 Adrienne Cohen
A3 Printer/ScannerBROTHER J6530 Sep-18 Radlett Museum / History Group
- Graham Taylor or Stuart Nagler
admin@radlettmuseum.com
First aid Bag and contents Apr-17 Stephen Summers
Membership Laptop Computer + bag and wheelie Oct-14 Sue Cohen
Laptop Computers SSD drive upgrade Nov-21 Sue Cohen
Laptop Computer screen replacement Mar-22 Sue Cohen
Other Microsoft Licence Professional 2010 for 3 Computers May 2013 (1)
and Nov 2014
(2)		 Sandra Taylor
Microsoft Office May-20 Adrienne Cohen
Microphone system for outings etc Jun-18 Stephen Summers
Events Events Display Board Jan-14 Vivien Summers
Science and Technology Celeston Optical Telescope + Tripod + Eyepieces and Filters Dec-14 Peter Altman
Music Appreciation Swan 16 ltr Hot water Urn Mar-24 St Johns Church (Tony Claydon)
Film and TV DVD Player (plus Screen, Projector, Speakers etc donated) Feb-23 Alison Sinclair
Intermediate Bridge Bridge Equipment Various Jerry Packman
Second Intermediate Bridge Bridge Equipment Various Peter Wigodsky
Duplicate Bridge Bridge Equipment Various Gary Harding
Supervised Bridge Bridge Equipment Various Laurence Shindler
Canasta Table Cloths and other Equipment Various Marion Krieger