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Barnsley & District U3a

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, LEISURE TIME AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT IN BARNSLEY AND ITS SURROUNDING LOCALITY

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Activities & Mission

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, LEISURE TIME AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT IN BARNSLEY AND ITS SURROUNDING LOCALITY

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£61,562
Latest Expenditure
£71,858

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 116.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 116.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£61,562
£71,8580 / 1300
2024
£64,702
£61,6500 / 1331
2023
£69,031
£65,8960 / 0
2021
£20,955
£19,4510 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Barnsley & District U3a

What does Barnsley & District U3a do?

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, LEISURE TIME AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE NO LONGER IN FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT IN BARNSLEY AND ITS SURROUNDING LOCALITY

How much income did Barnsley & District U3a report in 2025?

Barnsley & District U3a reported total income of £62k and reported expenditure of £72k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Barnsley & District U3a registered as a charity?

Barnsley & District U3a was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 October 1999 as charity number 1077654. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Barnsley & District U3a?

Barnsley & District U3a is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Pauline Buttling. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Barnsley & District U3a operate?

Barnsley & District U3a operates in Barnsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Barnsley & District U3a a registered charity?

Yes — Barnsley & District U3a is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077654.

Details

Address
23 Wilbrook Rise
BARNSLEY
South Yorkshire
S75 1JD
Website
bu3a.org.uk
Registration Date
1 October 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3964668
Charity Number
1077654

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Trustees

Pauline Buttling Chair
Catherine Kasparek
Frederick Brookes
Hannah Mary Lucas
Helen Katherine Rose
Helen Marie Dew
Jean Mary Embury
Lynn Ann Maloney
Niall Clarke
Susan Wilson
Vanda Margaret Outram

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