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← Tarporley & District U3A

2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 April 2024 Period start date To 31 March 2025 Period end date

Charity name: Tarporley & District u3a

Charity registration number: 1171370

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 those
retired from full-time work, including
associated activities conducive to learning
and personal development, in Tarporley
and surrounding districts.
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		 The provision of a monthly members’
meeting with a guest speaker on a topic of
general educational interest. The
organisation of interest groups in topics
such as history, languages, science,
nature, the digital world etc, together with
walking groups and table tennis.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit and consider
that the charity’s activities provide benefit
to a sufficient section of the public.

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SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The charity does not make grants.
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 The charity does not make social
investments.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The charity relies entirely on the work of
volunteers in organising meetings, interest
groups, developmental activities, etc. It has
no employees.
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 The charity has provided for its
approximately 550 members 11 monthly
meetings, with speakers providing talks on
topics as varied as astronomy, the history
of Cheshire, the role of the passport in
history, the criminal courts and the
development of Manchester Airport.
Some 30 interest groups have met
regularly throughout the year under the
auspices of the charity, to learn languages,
to discuss and research in areas such as
history, science and nature, to improve
skills in arts, crafts and music and to
improve personal development and well-
being.
In addition trips of general educational
interest have been organised to
Shakespeare North, art exhibitions, ballet,
light opera, stately homes, etc

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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
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 At the end of the period Tarporley and
District u3a had total assets of £20007 of
which £4015 belonged to Interest Groups
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Tarporley & District u3a aims to keep a
level of reserves that will cover 12 months
of regular operating activity. This is
considered by the committee a reasonable
level for this type of charity. Interest group
and self funded social events are excluded
from this calculation as they are self
funding.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £15993
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The Charity’s approximately 550 members
each pay £12 to be a member for the year.
The Charity has no other income.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 The Charity does not make investments.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 The Charity is wholly reliant on sufficient
volunteers coming forward to take on the
roles of office bearers, trustees and interest
group convenors. For example, the lack of
a willing volunteer to lead the group led to
the closure of the Painting & Drawing
interest group this year. Interest in joining
our u3a remains high, however.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Trust deed
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 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 The trustees are elected at the AGM. The
trustees appoint the Office-Bearers from
among their number, following Clause 17 of
the Constitution

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Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity is independent but is affiliated to the national Third Age Trust The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any Para 1.51 related parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Tarporley & District u3a
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1171370
Charity’s principal address Twentywell, Wrexham Road, Brindley, Nr Nantwich, Cheshire
CW5 8HY

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Robert Gwyn Jones Chair 30.10.2024 to 31.3.25
Peter Schofield Vice Chair Wholeyear
Gill Moroney Vice Chair Wholeyear
Angela Wilson Secretary 30.10.24 to 31.3.25
Simon Dunning Treasurer 30.10.24 to 31.3.25
AndyBarson Wholeyear
Angela Green 30.10.24 to 31.3.25
Edward Lyne 30.10.24 to 31.3.25
Janet Linsell Whole year
Pat Tyson-Jones Wholeyear
Paul Bujac Wholeyear
Sue Hardacre Wholeyear
Graham Parker Wholeyear
Don Igoe Chair 01.04.24 to 29.10.24
Kim Harding Secretary 01.04.24 to 29.10.24
Raye Hurst 01.04.24 to 29.10.24

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

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

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date		 Peter Schofield Angela Wilson
Peter Schofield Angela Wilson

Chair		 Secretary
20 January 2026
20 January 2026

Tarporley & District U3A Accounts 31st March 2025
General Fund Interest Groups Total
Cash and Bank Balances 31/3/24 £
18,048		 £
2,687		 £
20,735
Receipts in Year £
23,968		 £
14,074		 £
38,042
Payments £
(19,595)		 £
(11,319)		 £
(30,914)
Receipts Not Banked (Note 1) £
(113)		 £
(763)		 £
(875)
Cash and Bank Balances 31/3/25 £
22,308		 £
4,680		 £
26,988
Increase / (Decrease) in cash balance £
4,260		 £
1,993		 £
6,253
Membership Fees received for following year (Note 2) £
(3,376)		 £
0		 £
(3,376)
Cash Receipts for Future events (Note 3) £
(2,831)		 £
0		 £
(2,831)
Payments for Future Events (Note 4) £
0		 £
0		 £
0
Outstanding costs paid after year end (Note 5) £
(109)		 £
(665)		 £
(774)
Net Assets 31/3/25 £
15,993		 £
4,015		 £
20,007
Net Assets 31/3/24 £
14,818		 £
1,521		 £
16,339
Increase / (Decrease) in net assets £
1,175		 £
2,494		 £
3,668
2025 2024
Receipts
Membership £
8,295		 £
8,018
General Meeting Receipts (Note 6) £
0		 £
0
Grants and Donations £
0		 £
0
Interest Groups (Note 7) £
13,956		 £
13,429
Gift Aid £
1,394		 £
1,422
Other (Note 8) £
1		 £
72
Social Fund Trips £
14,396		 £
13,964
Total Income £
38,042		 £
36,905
Payments
Third Age Trust membership (Note 9) £
2,144		 £
1,972
Hall Hire General Meetings £
1,033		 £
1,137
Speakers General Meetings £
654		 £
720
Refreshments £
233		 £
647
Equipment and contribution to Hall Improvements £
68		 £
588
Admin (Note 10 i) £
894		 £
677
Interest Groups (Note7) £
12526		 £
14,145
Direct Mail (Note 11) £
1,186		 £
989
Advertising £
35		 £
60
Sundries (Note 12) £
89		 £
294
Social Fund Trips £
12,053		 £
14,435
Total Expenditure £
30,914		 £
35,664

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March 2025 March 2024
Current Account £
26,908		 £
20,705
Cash £
80		 £
30
Social Account £
0		 £
0
Cash and Bank Balances £
26,988		 £
20,735
Non Cash Assets and (liabilities)
Membership Fees Received for Following Year £
(3,376)		 £
(3,285)
Cash Receipts for Future Events (Note 3) £
(2,831)		 £
0
Payments for Future Events £
0		 £
150
Outstanding costs paid after year end (Note 5)) £
(774)		 £
(1,323)
Net Assets £
20,007		 £
16,277
Increase in Net Assets £
3,730
Note1 Receipts entered into Cashbook in March
until April 25		 25 but not banked
Note 2 Membership Fees for both 23/24 and 24/25 were £15 for the
year from the 31st of August. Since July 2024 we have received
£8102 of subs. Around 5/12 of these relate to the next fnancial
year. This is calculated as £3376. Fees for 24/25 were frst
collected in July 2024
Note 3 Cash received for future events (to be held in 25/26 fnancial
year)
Note 4 Payment for future events in next fnancial year
Note 5 As of 31st March 25 there were £774 still outstanding of which
£30 was a refund, the remaining £743 being hall rental of which
£665 related to Interest Groups
Note 6 General Meetings were held through the full year 24/25 at no
charge
Note 7 Interest Group Balances represent amounts held on behalf of
the Interest groups. Each Interest Group is self funded but
grants from the General Fund can be made in special
circumstances
Note 8 Other - refects receipt a £1 donation
Note 9 Membership fees payed to our parent U3A Trust are payed on
an annual basis. £2144 for 23/24 was paid in April 24 for the
year from 1st April 2024.
Note 10 Admin costs include £540 for the Beacon IT system and £354
general admin costs including postage etc.
Note 11 The direct mail costs are the costs of The Third Age Trust
magazine
Note 12 Sundry expenditure comprises £89 for PAT testing undertaken
in January 25
Note13 Accounts are prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis.

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Tarporley & District U3A On accounts for the year 31st March 2025 ended Charity no 117370 (if any) Set out on pages lyz AttocLI , I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of basis of ￿port the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act") I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disdosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the b￿CketS if they do not apply. Signed: [fy?1kvJlL Date: aM2D2g Name: Ann Relevant professional qualification{s) or body (if any): IER October 2018

Address: 6q LJe.t WGThs4or4 Gknj 7 2LT Section B 4ty. Di5c105ure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018

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