UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN STUDENTS UNION
The Charity supports over 17500 students and has Membership Services which are funded by a grant from the University of Lincoln (UoL) and surplus from it's Commercial Services arms. It works in partnership with UoL and other stakeholders for the benefit of it's members. The Charity provides Academic representation, Advice, Welfare services, Sports & Societies & volunteering/employability services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a strong balance sheet position and free reserves of £1,124,775, which is in line with its reserves policy of maintaining approximately 12 weeks of operating costs. The trustees report that the charity has sufficient headroom to continue operating for at least the next twelve months, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“£130,001-£140,000 41” — page 37
“The Reserves Policy of the SU for the year ended 30th June 2025 is to maintain reserves which equate to approximately 12 weeks of ongoing operating costs” — page 14
“The University of Lincoln Students' Union received £177,208 (2024: £199,440) from Lincoln Students’ Union Trading Limited during the year for inter-company charges. The University of Lincoln Students' Union paid £69,773 (2024: £33,830) to Lincoln Students’ Union Trading Limited during the year for inter-company charges.” — page 41
“The University of Lincoln Students' Union received £210,200 (2024: £150,000) from Student Union Management Systems Limited during the year for inter-company charges. The University of Lincoln Students’ Union paid £2,016 (2024: £99,277) to Student Union Management Systems Limited during the year for inter-company charges.” — page 41
“The University of Lincoln Students' Union received £177,208 (2024: £199,440) from Lincoln Students’ Union Trading Limited during the year for inter-company charges. The University of Lincoln Students' Union paid £69,773 (2024: £33,830) to Lincoln Students’ Union Trading Limited during the year for inter-company charges.” — page 41
“The University of Lincoln Students' Union received £210,200 (2024: £150,000) from Student Union Management Systems Limited during the year for inter-company charges. The University of Lincoln Students’ Union paid £2,016 (2024: £99,277) to Student Union Management Systems Limited during the year for inter-company charges.” — page 41
“The University of Lincoln Students' Union received £177,208 (2024: £199,440) from Lincoln Students’ Union Trading Limited during the year for inter-company charges. The University of Lincoln Students' Union paid £69,773 (2024: £33,830) to Lincoln Students’ Union Trading Limited during the year for inter-company charges.” — page 41
“The University of Lincoln Students' Union received £210,200 (2024: £150,000) from Student Union Management Systems Limited during the year for inter-company charges. The University of Lincoln Students’ Union paid £2,016 (2024: £99,277) to Student Union Management Systems Limited during the year for inter-company charges.” — page 41
In the news
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- James Brooks — Group Chief Executive Officer
- Hannah Jordan — Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer
- Emily Traves — Director of People
- Hannah Setchfield — Chief Financial Officer
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Abbie Ekechair
- Abigail Louise Cameron
- Ayesha Jade Hall
- Edward Anthony James Smith-Wilds
- Jacqueline Drury
- Liberty Alice Dobson
- Lorcan Richard Templeman
- Melissa Erin Gentry
- Sam Benjamin Wright
- Sarah-Jane Mills
- William Robert Brigden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £5.7m | £5.7m |
| 30/06/2024 | £5.9m | £5.6m |
| 30/06/2023 | £5.9m | £5.8m |
| 30/06/2022 | £5.6m | £5.9m |
| 30/06/2021 | £4.2m | £3.9m |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN STUDENTS UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a strong balance sheet position and free reserves of £1,124,775, which is in line with its reserves policy of maintaining approximately 12 weeks of operating costs. The trustees report that the charity has sufficient headroom to continue operating for at least the next twelve months, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wright Vigar Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN STUDENTS UNION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £130,001 - £140,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF NHS CHARITIES | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON STUDENTS' UNION
- SHEFFIELD HALLAM STUDENTS' UNION
- OXFORD UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION
- YORK ST JOHN STUDENTS' UNION
- LONDON AND SOUTH EAST UNIVERSITY GROUP STUDENTS' UNION
- THE OPEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN STUDENTS UNION | £5.7m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON STUDENTS' UNION | £2.7m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SHEFFIELD HALLAM STUDENTS' UNION | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXFORD UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION | £1.1m | more than £60,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| YORK ST JOHN STUDENTS' UNION | £1.3m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON AND SOUTH EAST UNIVERSITY GROUP STUDENTS' UNION | £12.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |