LIVERPOOL GUILD OF STUDENTS

Registered charity 1137398 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as LGOS

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Latest income
£4.7m
Latest spending
£4.4m
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2023

Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts

The accounts state that the Guild produced a surplus of £41,303 for the year, though it reports net liabilities of £148,562 primarily due to a pension deficit. The trustees consider the Guild to be financially viable and in a stable position, supported by unrestricted funds of £1,769,557 and significant cash reserves. However, the organization remains dependent on the University of Liverpool for block grant funding and building support.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
At 31 July 2023 the Guild held unrestricted funds of £1,769,557 (2022: £1,901,931) equating to 80% of the target level — page 14
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Sabbatical officers received remuneration of £22,864 per annum. Expenses were reimbursed for 11 trustees.
Each of the sabbatical officers received a salary of £22,864 per annum (2022: £20,238) as authorized in the Articles of Association of the Liverpool Guild of Students for the representation, campaigning and support work they undertake as distinct from their trustee responsibilities. — page 32
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is the parent institution of Liverpool Guild of Students. The Guild received a revenue block grant in the year from the University of Liverpool of £1,787,344. — page 7
The Guild also occupies a building owned by the University, which also pays for utilities. This non-monetary support is intrinsic to the relationship between the University and the Guild. — page 7
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is the parent institution of Liverpool Guild of Students. The Guild received a revenue block grant in the year from the University of Liverpool of £1,787,344. — page 7
The Guild also occupies a building owned by the University, which also pays for utilities. This non-monetary support is intrinsic to the relationship between the University and the Guild. — page 7
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: NUSSL
The University of Liverpool is the parent institution of Liverpool Guild of Students. The Guild received a revenue block grant in the year from the University of Liverpool of £1,787,344. — page 7
The Guild also occupies a building owned by the University, which also pays for utilities. This non-monetary support is intrinsic to the relationship between the University and the Guild. — page 7
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Haines Watts Liverpool Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)

Total income
£4.7m
Total spending
£4.4m
Cost of raising funds
£608k
Reserves (reported)
£1.8m
Employees
190

Reported reserves equal ~4.8 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Liverpool City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£4.7m£4.4m
31/07/2024£4.7m£4.7m
31/07/2023£4.4m£4.4m
31/07/2022£4.4m£3.8m
31/07/2021£2.7m£2.6m

Common questions

Is LIVERPOOL GUILD OF STUDENTS financially healthy?

The accounts state that the Guild produced a surplus of £41,303 for the year, though it reports net liabilities of £148,562 primarily due to a pension deficit. The trustees consider the Guild to be financially viable and in a stable position, supported by unrestricted funds of £1,769,557 and significant cash reserves. However, the organization remains dependent on the University of Liverpool for block grant funding and building support. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Haines Watts Liverpool Limited.