Trustees Re ort 2024 rne A Subject to the matters set (xrt below, the U 3 A shall be administered and mana8ed, to the best of our ability, accordlng to the constitution. We are a small group of 35 elderly members. Ob cti¥es We aim to provide objectives centered around provlding educational and soclal opportunities for individuals, including activities to stimulate intellectual interests and promote lifelong learning, enchasing opportunlties for soclal Interaction, mental stimulatson, and overall wellbeing through various programmes and events. We encourage social connertkons and mutual support. We also alm to acquire new skills, both practical and intellectual to enrich the lives of the participants. These objectives aim to create a vlbrant and supportive community for our senior group of senlor ladles, emphasizing continued leamin& social enjoyff*nt and overall wellbeing. We encourage active ageing. fftin Our U 3 A has 4 trustees who genernlly look after the smooth runnln8 of the group. The trustees also hold the following posts, Chairperson, Secretary, Treasure and Transport Organir. The Chairperson leads the meetings, also involved in plannin8 the Wdrious activities. Induding chalr exercises and a walking group. The secretsry manages records, handles correspondence and composes monthly news sheets. The Treasurer manages financial matters, budgets and flnancial reporting. Flnance The funds of the U 3 A are paid into an account by the treasurer. Two signatures are necessary on each cheque, in line with good financial procedures. All proper costs, charges and expenses may be defrayed from the funds of the U 3 A. We have been NEry fortunate is being av4arded a Lottery Grant of £6.629 which must be spent betsveen June 2023 and June 2024. This has enabled us to hire a bus on a few occaslons to vtsit places of Interest, to visit the threatre and partially Subs1th the cost of tickets etc nts The treasurer is responslble for keeping a¢counting records. the preparation of the annual statement of accounts and the completion of the statement of accounts of the U 3 We use A l B as bank G M The A G M is held in March or Aprll. Advance nottce 55 given to members. Members are welcomed and the Chalrperson, the Secretary and the Treasure present their reports. Offices are declared vacant, nomlnations are requested, elections take place and a committee is fomEd. Reflecting on last year's activities. achievements and challenges are also discussed. Membets Input Is vital, the AGM is the opp)rtunity for members to share thoughts, suggestions and concerns. AGMS are crudally for transparency, a¢countsbility and invthng the U 3A communlty In the decisionmaking process. lans Presenting and discussing plan5 forthe upcoming year, events and initiaiives. Future Challen and sol ns Addressing ary ¢hallen8es and brainstoming tentIal solutions. Ad(nowledglng the contrfbutions of volunteers, or, membeT5 who have made an nlilon and impact. Our group meet on the last Wednesday of each rrK>nth, either in a local hotel. a community hall, a golf dub, or, even theatre. This offer5 a unique atmosphere and Can enhance creatlvlty and collaboration. A walkin8 group meet weekly fulfilling goals of Improvi fitness, xxiallzing and exploring local landscapes and an exercise group meet each Frlday In the local leisure centre. The monthly meeting is usualty a meal follod by a qulz or a tslk by a guest speaker, who presents rèlevant expertise to our members. They may be professlonal, leaders. experts or local persons who can pffjvide valuable Inslghts. Vlhen we read the evaluation sheets our members complete. we confimi that they are very happy with the opportunities we offer, and they are always grateful for the or8anlzation that goes into making each event a happy, and meaningful experien. Y(4 0£ LJ¢ (A,. L)iQ
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