Charity Number: 1165924 CHISWELL GREEN u3a TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
CHISWELL GREEN u3a TRUSTEES & OTHER TRUST INFORMATION FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31" MARCH 2026 Trustees- Offlcers Tonyjackson Adrian Wilson John Smith Sue Griffiths Chair Deputychair &Speaker Organiser Treasurer Secretary Trustees- Non-officers Jackie Lintern Christine Jordan Sarah Duggan Joy Dabson David Brennan Chriswarren Gerry Dillon Mernbershipsecretary Social Groups Organis8r Trips Organiser Newsletter & Printing Webmaster Accessibility Issues Reglstered Charlty Number 1165924 Prlnclpal Locatlon Greenwood Park Community Centre TIpp8ndell Lane Chiswell Green St Albans A12 3HW Bankers Lloyds StAlbans Branch clo PO Box 1000 Andover BX11LT As of March 31, 2026. Chiwll Green u3a {CGu3a} reported a total of 392 registered members. TRUSTEES REPORT and FINANCIALSTATEMENT The trustees presentthelr annual general reporttogether with the financial statements ot CGu38 forthe yearended 31 March 2026 The Trustees have detemined thatthe Charity possesses sufficient resources to maintain its operations torthe fore8eeablefuture and therefore confirm the entty is a going concern. The financial ststement8 ere prepared on a receipts and payments basis. This reportwas approved ty the Trustees on nd signed on their behalf by: Jack80n Chair John Smith Treasurer Page 1 of5
CHISWELL GREEN u3a Structure, Governance and Management A- Constitution This charity is an unincorporated members association affiliated with the Third Age Trust and was established on 6 March 2014. Its first meetingwas on 3 April 2014. WFth monthly meeting8 Starting on 1 M8y 2014. Membershlp fees h8ve been accepted since openlngthe primary bank 8ccount on 3 April 2014. Accordlngto our constltutlon. 811 offi¢er3 and noTrofftcers are required to retlre at the annu81 general megting but may be re-elected in accordance with the constrtLrtion'$ provision$. Alltrustees are Informed of thelr responslbllltles and legalobli8ation8. The Commlttee of Trustees conven8s monthly to m8nage the oper8tlon8 of the chartty and oveisees the administration of the Interest Group$ organi$8d by members. The ch8rlty operates wlthln the guldeiines of Its natlonal org8nl38tlon, the Thlrd Age Trust. Fin8nci818nd oper8tional a88essments are conducted monthly, with instructions issued to relevant partles regardlngtheflnanclal m8n8gement and risk 0rSIght of both Interest Groups and CGu38 actlvltles. - M•thod of Appolntsn•m or Et•ctlon of Tru•t••• Tru8tee8 r88pon8ible for managing the charty are elected orco-opted 88 detalled In the constitutlon. object1• and Aetlvftl A- ObJ•ctlv•s To 8dv8nc8 th8 V48llbein8 of m8mb8K8 through 8Cti¥iti88 that 8UPPOrt188ming and p8r8on&l development. To promote physlcal fltness, mental health, and overallwell-belngthrough actlvltles Intended to maintain 8nd improw membors, he8lth. -Act6vlll•• forAchl•vlng Obj•¢tlv•• The entlrg OP8r8tlon of CGu38 relle8 upon the dedlcBted contrlbutlon8 made ty member8 8Ctln8 on volunt8ryb8sIs. Monthly meetlngs are conducted ft)r all members. duringvthlch partlcipants receive a printed newsl8tt8r cont81nlng k8y updates from the Commlttee. and 8U88t 8P88k8rs pr888nt on relevant and educationaltopic¥ of interest. Membershlp beneflt8 are hlghllghted through regular meetlngs and néwslettars. whlle non- members may be Invlted to partlcipate In organlsed trtps 8S Opportunities permlt. The Commtttee. at thelr dlscretlon, occaslonally replace monthly meetlngs wrth publl¢l$ed soclal eventsfor members. provldlngthemed entertainment and funds gener8tlon. The Charlty org8nl$es and manages a range of Interest Groups {401, Inclu(Ilng a¢tfvltle8 such as Needle Craft. Languages. History. Tai Chi. Ballroom Dancing. Cycling. among others. The ongoing enhancement of the Chartty's website serves to promote organisational initiatives and provide members access to monthly updates and details regarding Interest Group events. Throughout 8118Ctivities. Trustees consistently adhere toguidance provided bythe Gthpmment. the Charities Commission, and the Third AgeTrust. Page 2of5
CHISWELLGREEN u3a Achievements and Performance Achievements and Perforniance Revlew olActivitles Delivering a u3a programme to Trtired and semi-retired individuals residing in Chiswell Green, P8rkStreet. Bricket Wood. and surrounding areas. Holding"meet 8nd greet" new member meetings es new member numbers dictate. Organising èducstional and informative presentstionsfor members at monthly meetings. as weu as additiorFal sessions addressing health awareness topics. Facilitating interest groupsft)r members. encompassing 8 broad spectnjm of recreational, physical. mental, and educational pursuits. along wrth trips and visits designed for both educatlonal and creatIOnal ènrichment. Annually holding Group Leader"meet and greey meetings to SOCi81ise and discuss opportunitles and issues. Disseminating news and updates to all members gardIftg internal matters and broader developments within the u3a movement. Promoting opportunities for members-marryof whom may be Isolated. elderty. or experiencing lonellness-to form new social conn8Ctions 8n(I participate activaly in the local community through organised 8Ctiviti89 and Interest Groups. Investmgnt Policy and Perfomwice Financial Review Reserves Pollcy This yeavs financial statement is on pages 5. CGu3a has a documented reserves policy. our reserves in 2025126 meet the policy criteria. Membership subscriptions are the principal source offunds. Funds ThA8tee8' Rospon8lblilrle8 Statement Ch8rity18w in England and Wales mandates th8tthe Trustees pro(Juce annual financial statements that present a true and fairview of the Charwty's Position. including its resources rgC9iVgd and appli9d during the reporting period. Wh8n praparingthese financial statements. theTrustees must: Select appropriate accounting policies and apptythem consistently, Make reasonable an(J prudentjudgements and accounting estimates, and Prepare the statements on a going concem basis unless it is inappropriateto assume the Charity wlll contlnue Its operations. Trustees ar8further responsible for maintaining proper accounting recordsthat are sufficient to clearly document and explain the Charity'stransactions and accurately discl058 itsfinar7cial position at any given time. These records must enable compli8nce with the CharFties Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the Charity's Constitution. Trustees also hold regpon9ibilityfor safeguarding the Charitys assets and fortsking appropri8te measures to prevent and detect fr8ud and other irregularities. An Ind8pendent Examiner's Rèport is prepared each ye8rforthe Trustees 28 P8rt of compliance proce¢ures. Tnis reporE will be in a tormat preQetern)ined by the Charity Commission. see Page 4. Page 3of5
CHISWELL GREEN u3a INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THETRUSTEES OFCHISWELLGREEN u3a. Thi8 is a copy of the original. (HARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO ANO WAIES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Examiner's Report R8port to the trust8gS On ac¢ount• for the year ende Charlty no Ilf Ony) 31s. HILui IItsCqfv* Set oft pag I r8FoI to ts trustees cffl my eXamInatK of the acc(nts of the 8bove charity (kn TnrI ths year erKknJ Responslbll1ti and basls of r•port As th8 chafrty's lrnstees. you are re4M)n%bte for th6 preparation ol Ihe account6 in accordance th¢ r¢qirements of the Charities Act 2011 l-lhe Aci-). I reFth in respect of my exaMIn8t of tho TnJst'$ accnIS C8rri8d out under section 145 01 the 2011 Act 3TrJ in carrying oul my examinalion. I have follcN4ed 811 Ihe Directions given by Ihe Charily Commission under seckn 14gSllbl of the Act. Indop•ndent examinerfs $tatsm¥nt pPk8b. D&ktg1 l il not 8ppbcaWe. I have comp4èted my exwnination. I ccrfiryn th8t no matèrial matters have ccxne lo my altenlin in con1 writh the examinaiion (other ix10"} which gives me Caw to bpleve that in. any material respect.. Ihe accouNirg rec3 were kept In aGc¢ydance wlth sectkn 130 ol Ihe Chwnies Acl: c Ihe accounls did rnt accc¢d vAlh lh& aeeojnting records,. the accounts FKrt comFty with th• aleatle wuiramenls orKeming fcffti and ci>ntent of aCcots set out In the ChariUes (AcGounts a1 Rem) RtyulBti(M5 2tMI8 olher th8n any requiretnent that the accounls give a Irue and fairf view which is not 8 matter ccfftgdered as part of an Irthnden1 examinaticfi. I have r#) ¢emS aThJ have CLNne rO$S no other mallers in conneGIi(Xb with the examinali(n lo which attenb.on 5hcthJ be drawn in thls port in order to enable a underStaring of the 8ccwnts to reach&Y. . Please delo18 Ihe words kn thg br8clrets Mthey do not 8wIy. Si9ned: Date= LÉ KÉLLlrfb Relevant professional quolilicotignlal or l)ody Page 4of5
CHISWELL GREEN u3a FINANCIAL REPORT CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES ChisA•ll 13ff••n u3 118 Based on CC16a Receipts and payments accounts For the perlod To 311CO12Q8 Section A Receipts and payments IvthD ne•re•t Unrestrtcted RÈStrle J¢b)wmÈnt A1 Re¢ei 31KJ312026 31K)3rk025 Donstions Recerned mbèr Fèog Lan54rd Ssles Book Sales Rafflo Incorn 710 710 13.600 373 0,921 26 370 1.628 278 17,720 33A10 67.728 hterest1rn kn%t¥trnent tsie$tGroup6 Receipts &)¢1 knDUntRBCpls{T[ws} 271 17J60 24.081 52,579 180 17,011 19fv33 4SM7B 15.149 A2 Asset and Inv•sthnt 55. 15.149 61.T28 IS78 Committee Ctss14 ember Costs Trd Trust Feè¥ and LiL¥ll5e Int8r8StGroup$ P?eTrts Social knLwntP4sméntsiTflp$l Sthtrt•i 1.671 1.670 4,666 2,001 11215 25ffj73 2200 4941 2ffi38 17POO 19207 2,IXII 11315 23J34 Z,140 2,140 51234 462B6 A4 Ass•t purchase 49,094 2.140 51234 46288 3M85 13.1)09 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Lknre5trcted Rstr CatewrSBs Re¢Thed & PaKI ind4n(t (Nei} 81 Cash funts LloyJ$ 1 Bankknl LIDyls Sociql Bank Puounl Skipknn SsiifvJ3 Puount tsro4tG¢oup LosderAoat Pfrtycash Mgmbers Fees P•ld kn Pth4nce 11P96 9.724 10M75 t.0 46 8.828 3.572 10,197 1285 41 Z535 10A75 7.189 SA20 18,503 21.022 12.849 3311 &gned byonèor truè*•8 ortbohl tsfall Str3nattxe Prirrt Name Date ol approval LtKJic£ Page 5of5