BIRKBECK COLLEGE STUDENTS' UNION
Students' Union - membership organisation, representation, advice, advocacy, counselling services, educational support activity, co-curricular workshops, peer groups, employability, social intercourse, promotion of research, surveying, policy development and advocacy & campaigning.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £16,902 for the year ended 31 July 2025, reversing deficits from the previous two years. However, the total funds carried forward remain negative at £(25,638), indicating accumulated historical deficits. The charity remains dependent on University support and occupies University buildings, though it has recently repaid a significant loan.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Abisola Zainab Abdul-Obitayo
- Bhoomi Narula
- ELLEN MARIE ORR
- Emilie Tapping
- Min Song
- Paddy Reilly
- Priyanuj Choudhury
- Suna Brockford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £500k | £483k |
| 31/07/2024 | £452k | £452k |
| 31/07/2023 | £449k | £463k |
| 31/07/2022 | £391k | £387k |
| 31/07/2021 | £346k | £333k |
Common questions
Is BIRKBECK COLLEGE STUDENTS' UNION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £16,902 for the year ended 31 July 2025, reversing deficits from the previous two years. However, the total funds carried forward remain negative at £(25,638), indicating accumulated historical deficits. The charity remains dependent on University support and occupies University buildings, though it has recently repaid a significant loan. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
Who funds BIRKBECK COLLEGE STUDENTS' UNION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BIRKBECK COLLEGE STUDENTS' UNION as a grant recipient include PRISM THE GIFT FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | FY2024 | £86k | Education |