UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON STUDENTS’ UNION
To enhance the student experience and provide all the students of the University of Wolverhampton with opportunities to make the most of their time at the University. Core aims are: Help students acquire new skills and discover new experiences; demonstrate quality and value; Create social space for students; Support students; Listen to our members; Create a strong team; Be sustainable in every way
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £201,934 for the year ended 31 July 2025, increasing total funds to £706,332. The Trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted reserves of £704,376 held against a policy target of 3.5 months of operating costs. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“The minimum reserves required are calculated as : 3.5 months operating costs ( as defined by the annual budgeted organisational expenditure) known as the operating reserve.” — page 7
“In accordance with the University of Wolverhampton Articles of Association, salaries and employer pension contributions of £102,919 ( 2024: £85,454) were paid to the elected officers in respect of qualifying services. During the year ended 31 July 2025, £171 of Trustee expenses have been incurred.” — page 25
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 0 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/04/2012)
Trustees
- Benjamin Sekpe
- Confidence Orewa
- Daniel Andrew Walker
- David Charles Lambert Savage
- Dr Jonathan Shapiro
- Ikenna Okeke
- Imoleayo Sarah Falana
- Jonathan Murray
- Professor Philip John Gravestock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON STUDENTS’ UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £201,934 for the year ended 31 July 2025, increasing total funds to £706,332. The Trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted reserves of £704,376 held against a policy target of 3.5 months of operating costs. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dains Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| QUINTIN HOGG TRUST | 1 | £540k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON STUDENTS’ UNION | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD STUDENTS' UNION | £2.4m | £70,000 - £79,999 | 4 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WARWICK STUDENTS' UNION | £9.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER STUDENTS' UNION | £4.8m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST LONDON STUDENTS' UNION | £4.1m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | 0.0% | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM CITY STUDENTS' UNION | £3.9m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |