UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS' UNION
Latest income
£8.2m
Latest spending
£8.3m
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free cash reserves amounted to £606,100, which is 104% of the 2024-25 target of £585,000. The charity reports a consolidated unrestricted deficit of £66,500 for the year, primarily driven by a reduction in core grant funding and lower commercial sales due to falling student numbers.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £585k (held: £606k)
“The consolidated Reserves Target for 2024-25 was set at £585k.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gift Aid donation from Essex Student Lets Ltd
“Essex Student Lets Limited also made a gift aid donation to the union of £28,251”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Total income
£8.2m
Total spending
£8.3m
Reserves (reported)
£1.1m
Employees
271
Trustees
- Mina Comezchair
- Alexander Christopher Davison
- Amol Vivek Joshi
- Chantel Louise Le Carpentier
- Charlotte Yallop
- Chloe Jeffery
- Emma Mhaya
- Hareem Rehan
- Merick Niyongabo
- Sarah Adenaike
- Serdar Atahan Rahoojo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £8.2m | £8.3m |
| 31/07/2024 | £8.7m | £7.6m |
| 31/07/2023 | £8.8m | £8.4m |
| 31/07/2022 | £7.9m | £8.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £5.1m | £5.0m |
Common questions
Is UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted free cash reserves amounted to £606,100, which is 104% of the 2024-25 target of £585,000. The charity reports a consolidated unrestricted deficit of £66,500 for the year, primarily driven by a reduction in core grant funding and lower commercial sales due to falling student numbers. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.