UNIVERSITY OF EXETER STUDENTS' GUILD
The University of Exeter Students' Guild is a student union. We promote the interests and welfare of students, represent and support them. We are the recognised representative channel between Students and the University and we provide social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Guild held unrestricted reserves of £1,600,185 at the end of the financial year, resulting in a surplus of £36,693 for the period. The Trustees report that the organisation is in a secure financial position, having cleared previous pension liabilities and maintaining cash reserves above their stated policy target. While the Guild faces risks related to its dependence on University funding, the Trustees and auditors confirm that adequate resources exist to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £80,001 - £90,000” — page 39
“University Block Grant 2,778,271”
“Guild policy is for net unrestricted cash to be maintained at least £600,000, and this was achieved in 2024/25. This equates to the level of funds needed to cover the natural pattern of activity for 3 months.” — page 11
“During the year, one or more Trustees has been paid remuneration or has received other benefits from an employment with the Company. In accordance with the University of Exeter Students' Guild memorandum and articles of association, salaries were paid to certain Trustees for the representation, campaigning and support work they undertake as distinct from their Trustee responsibilities.” — page 40
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Dhruv Chadda
- Dylan Brown
- Edie Ruston
- Frederick Wootton
- George Carter
- Harriet Jones
- Katharine Willis
- Kitty Vega
- Margaret Laithwaite
- Mia Alexander
- Mia Taylor-Seal
- Mohammad Hussain
- Moybul Ali
- Moyosore Adenuga
- Sophie Elliott Smerdon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £3.5m | £3.4m |
| 31/07/2024 | £8.3m | £3.0m |
| 31/07/2023 | £3.4m | £3.5m |
| 31/07/2022 | £4.0m | £3.5m |
| 31/07/2021 | £4.0m | £2.9m |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF EXETER STUDENTS' GUILD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Guild held unrestricted reserves of £1,600,185 at the end of the financial year, resulting in a surplus of £36,693 for the period. The Trustees report that the organisation is in a secure financial position, having cleared previous pension liabilities and maintaining cash reserves above their stated policy target. While the Guild faces risks related to its dependence on University funding, the Trustees and auditors confirm that adequate resources exist to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Griffin.
What does the highest-paid employee of UNIVERSITY OF EXETER STUDENTS' GUILD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/11/2018 | £40k | "Cornwall's Maritime Churches Project - bringing together young people and the community" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/05/2018 | £8k | Summer Adventures |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| QUINTIN HOGG TRUST | 1 | £540k |
| BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT LIMITED | 1 | £296 |
Charities like this
- GREENWICH STUDENTS UNION LTD
- FALMOUTH & EXETER STUDENTS' UNION
- UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD STUDENTS' UNION
- UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD STUDENTS' UNION
- UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION
- UNION OF UEA STUDENTS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF EXETER STUDENTS' GUILD | £3.5m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREENWICH STUDENTS UNION LTD | £4.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| FALMOUTH & EXETER STUDENTS' UNION | £941k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD STUDENTS' UNION | £2.4m | £70,000 - £79,999 | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD STUDENTS' UNION | £2.8m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION | £4.8m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |